29 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
1
Third phase of battle in Flanders began this morning with heavy bombardment. High explosives and gas shells were used as German forces pushed toward Ypres in a renewed offensive.
London reports the German high explosives and gas shells opened a heavy front line bombardment from Meteren to Voormezeele south and southwest of Ypres. Infantry assaults followed. A Locre attack near Mont Kemmel was repulsed yesterday afternoon. Night artillery activity was heavy along the Scarpe near Arras and north of Lens. The British regained a position near Festubert on the Lys front near Givenchy.
Paris reports German attempts last night to advance on French positions in Tangard and near Amiens were checked by French fire. The war office said French troops repulsed attacks northwest of Rheims and in St Mihiel sectors, near American troops, with American forces at Lunéville and Le Prévot wood involved.
Arthur Foley, longtime town habitual, faced Magistrate H W Scott in municipal court this afternoon. He pleaded guilty to furnishing liquor and received twelve months with a four month minimum at Rutland’s house of correction. Foley was arrested by Chief Sinclair after a Grand Juror William Wishart was paid a fee, connected to a disclosure by Charles Kelly, Craniteville habitual, who was jailed on intoxication charges.
Gustavus Smith, a well known Middlebury resident, was found dead yesterday at the Mile bridge one mile south of the village where he had been burning brush. He was born in New Haven and spent most of his life in Middlebury. He was in his ith year of age and survived by his wife and only child. his two brothers Henry and Orin Smith had predeceased him.
Daniel Stern a prominent Lyndonville ring merchant died this morning at Brightank hospital in St Johnsbury after a brief illness. He was about 50 years old and had shown strong support for the United States government despite German ancestry.
The Mey wim of Vermont prem. court at Montpelier will hear State v. Ansa Pebeh burglary and other cases including State v. Ware geurder and State v. Bedell burglary and State v. Masdin adultery. State v. Kasts practice medicine without eva! Ss There are 186 caves for bear.
Washington April 20 Germany has demanded exchange of prisoners and warned of taking Petrograd if Russia rejects terms. Germany plans to present demands via a 115 member Russian commission. The plan calls for immediate release of healthy German prisoners and care for ill prisoners in Russia, with Russian prisoners released only if ill or incapacitated.
A Hague despatch to the Daily Mail dated Sunday reports that Holland has yielded to German demands over transport and supply of sand and gravel. The agreement limits the amount to be shipped rather than making it unlimited, reflecting German influence on Dutch resources during the period.
Burlington April 29 Vermont towns list 121 on the honor roll for oversubscribing Liberty bond quotas. Counties named include Addison Bennington Caledonia Chittenden Essex Franklin Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland Washington Windham Windsor with towns such as Middlebury Burlington Montpelier Newport St Albans City St George Brattleboro Bennington and more.
Richford April 29 George Ploof 44 was electrocuted yesterday morning while working atop a telephone pole across the river from Stevens mills a mile from the village. He telephoned the mill to turn off power and, with his stepson Aristide, began wiring when a sheet of flame erupted from his shoulder. Ploof died about 45 minutes later before a physician arrived. He leaves a wife two sisters Mrs Eugene Sawyer and Mrs John Shover and a half brother Charles Ploof. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Baptist church.
Albert TD Kane of Montpelier was rejected at Burlington after a naval physical due to an ear problem. Barre applicants G O Pratt and F A Anderson sought exams with results not yet received. Waterman of Thetford and Westover of West Berkshire were rejected. Brittain of South Royalton was accepted for further testing. Frasso of Montpelier and King of East Corinth faced rejections or examinations.
The Vermont Chiropractors association held its annual meeting at The Tavern in Rutland with supper after the business session. Elected were President Dr W B Gage of Rutland, secretary treasurer Dr T Macage of Barre, and directors Drs F E Bemia St Albans C W Brock White River Junction A W Farnaworth Rutland W A Gage St Johnsbury and G B Gage Barre. Dr Nash of Burlington named official reporter for the Chiropractic bulletin published at LaCrosse Wisconsin.
Butterfield Electric Company of Enosburg Falls filed articles of incorporation to develop electrical energy on the Missisquoi River in Montgomery Horkshire and Enosburg. Authorized capital stock is 2150000. A public service commission hearing approved formation. subscribers include CL 8 Nelson of Derby Line Ralph M Buck of Montgomery B F Butterfeld of Derby Line and CT Hall of Montgomery Center.
The county examination board reports 344 men classified for full or limited military service. It lists 341 white and colored, delinquents, 50 emergency fleet corporation, 50 limited service, 143 remediable group, 14 inducted since December 1, VOLT 185, 18 called but not trained, and 18 classified but not examined, WO.
Mrs O F E Boardway of South Ryegate died at 5 30 this morning of pneumonia after a week of illness. She leaves her husband a son by a former husband and an adopted daughter Mrs L Smith of this town. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Mr and Mrs Boardway have lived in town about 40 years and were well known.
Barre moves to meet a $200000 quota for the third Liberty loan as local banks report strong interest and boy scouts take over canvassing duties. The drive follows a rallying week with towns including Barre Town Orange Washington and Williamstown aiming to reach or exceed their targets and win an honor flag.
An April 20 collision north of the Central Vermont underpass between Royalton and North Royalton involved Richard Drudge of Wershire and Ben Noble of Windsor. Drudge and five companions faced court after sheriffs seized wine and beer from the Drudge car. several occupants were held at the lockup before Judge A G Whitham in North Windsor municipal court.
Blondus Hood died Saturday evening at his son John Hood's home in Barre Town after a gradual decline. He was 85, previously a farmer in Orange, and is survived by two brothers Augustus Hood of Salem and Cornelius Hood of Dakota. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at the Hood home with Rev. James Ramage officiating, burial in West Topsham Cemetery.
John G McMinn formerly of Barre died suddenly in Brookfield Ley and his funeral was held at Barre Universalist church Saturday at 2 pm with Rev J B Reardon officiating Prayer services were conducted at 10 am at the McMinn home in Brookfield Bearers were William McMinn James McMinn Herbert McMinn and William Robertson Interment followed at Hope cemetery Floral tributes were numerous
The Daily Times announces a price rise starting May 1 to two cents per copy due to rising production costs. The notice cites a possible government order mandating minimum pricing and aims to deliver a better paper while seeking to maintain subscriptions.
The 74th Vermont conference adjourned after approving resolutions and appointments by Bishop Mughes. William Shaw will lead the southern district with St Albans HQ, E W Sharp the northern district with St Johnsbury HQ, and W B Dukeshire assigned to Enosburg Falls. Numerous transfers affect smaller parishes. next year’s meeting set for St Albans.
Troops moved to the first line in northern France are placed under the French high command. Full confidence is reported in the cooperation and leadership guiding the approach toward Paris.
American troops occupy French positions under French command near Amiens and Toul sector. German artillery and rifle fire increase at dawn as reports say Berlin aims to delay American redeployment north. The Associated Press notes strong U S confidence in frontline units and continued combat activity.
The French army today paid historic tribute to the United States when 122 soldiers were decorated with the war cross for bravery displayed in recent fighting. One hundred seventeen men from the 104th regiment, who bore the brunt of the German attack in Apremont forest on April 20, and five men from another regiment who participated in earlier fighting around Soissons received medals.
Washington April 29 two casualty lists announced today show 74 names in the first list and 82 in the second. Killed in action 18 died of wounds 6 died of accident 2 died of disease 13 died of other causes 1. wounded severely 25 wounded slightly 87 missing in action 4. Captain Arthur F Locke was killed in action and Lieutenant Norman F Hood died of wounds. Lieut James J Parsons was wounded severely and Lieut Edgar H Noland is missing in action. Lieutenants Herbert A Chase James J Flannagan Robert Hayes William J Kieveneur William H Osborne and John P Ratajervak were slightly wounded.
Abutting property owners appeared before the aldermanic street committee to contest paving assessments tied to last year’s permanent highway. Most sought to extend payments over five years at five percent interest, with notices filed. some objections centered on crossings and curb assessments already paid.
A resident reported a theft involving a hired team of Howells stable and a return trip after a dispute over an animal. The incident left money on a rat and rng, while authorities said Pub- Pani, 1%, was last seen at Benjamin Tucker's home in South Royalton.
Hartford Conn April 29 Captain Lawke included in the casualty list lived here. He was a resident of Saxtons River Vermont.
William V. Darling of Barnet was killed in France while in action, telegrams reported Sunday evening. The Darling family formerly lived in Groton and many friends share their sorrow.
Mrs Mary B Edward dies at home after a long illness linked to grief over her son James Edward killed August 31, 1917 at Depot Square crossing. Survived by daughter Mrs W Barelay Scott and son Alfred. Born in Old Deer Scotland, lived 184? to 1808. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at home. Maplewood Cemetery burial. pallbearers requested to omit names.
Montpelier residents Mr and Mrs Charles Welter of St Johnsbury are en route to their home after an incident near Norwalk. No further details available.
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