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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

6

South Ayegate News Highlights Local Movements

Samuel Mills and son Samuel P Mills, high school principal, visited New gh. Mrs. Nelson Whitehill to St. Johnsbury for appendicitis surgery. G K Church of Bradford ill with pneumonia. Mrs. L P Southard returned from Maine wedding trip to St Albans. Families relocate, funerals in Lisbon and Lowell, multiple travels, enrollments, and a charity children's event titled Tom Thumbs Wedding with proceeds to the Red Cross.

Samuel Mills Newgh Samuel P. Mills Nelson Whitehill St. Johnsbury G. K. Church Bradford H. Taplin Woolf L. P. Southard St. Albans Elmer Doe Maine Mra. Dee Wells River Albert Goodine Lamphere Georgiana Brown W. F. Smith Hanover Hospital M. F. Sargent Lebanon N. FL M. F. Sargentarie Daring and Mire F. J. Tewksbury B. H. Hooker George Leroy Darling Lowell, Maes Saioa T. P. McDowell New York City Annie Jeanie Beaton Yinond Beaton BE. B. Lee Concord B. H. Wright Frederick Samuelson Wentworth Institute Boston Dewey Darling Harvard Dental College Mixa Ruth Collings Mise Jew Farquharson Moody School Northfield Mass Anna Buchanan George McDonald Lyndon Institute D. M. McKinlay Peacham Peacham Academy Gustavus Rabaioll Robert McKenzie George Gianni Burlington Gianni Plattaburg James McNamara Harry Sanderson Fort Ethan Allen Rouhan Lincoln Misa Lillian Guild Celeste Rosa Ryegate McTadoe Falls Grange Wellx River Valley Charles Thomas Lansing Mich Emin Gibson John Thomas C. E. Boardway London Charleston Tom Thumbs Presbyterian Red Cross F. A. Collins

Middlesex News: Local Visits and Funeral Details

G. T. Miles Jr. finished duties as clerk for F. B. Dilen and works on his father’s farm. Kilbridge Burnham of Montpelier and Spear of Burlington visited. McAllister guests from Waitefield and Wells from Lyndonville called. Carroll Hersey of Schenectady N Y arrived for a funeral at the ME church, Rev J Q Angell presiding, with burial at Lewis cemetery. Edith Hersey and Miss Chase accompanied the remains.

G. T. Miles, Jr F. B. Diilen Kilbridge Burnham Montpelier F. B. Miles Twewday Spear Burlington R. J. McAllister Waitefield James Ferris Thoreday Wells Lyndonville Esther Ainsworth Carroll Hersey Behenectady N. Y ME. Dhurch J. Q. Angell Walden Lewis Cemetery Edith Hersey Miss Chase

Groton Tackles Liberty Loan With Broad Support

Groton reports strong local backing for the Liberty Loan drive with J Tilley and the National Bank of Newbury listing 11560 in subscriptions by 90 contributors to June 16. Additional bank submissions total about 31000 in Groton and surrounding banks bringing the projected town total to about 14000, amid a population under 1000.

Groton J. Tilley National Bank of Newbury

Worcester Wedding of Dennis Edna Johnson and Horace Kellogg

A Worcester ceremony on June 1 at the Johnson home united Dennis Edna Johnson and Horace Lea Kellogg in a white net gown wedding before about 20 relatives and friends. Rev Blomfield officiated. Eunice George played the wedding march. reception followed with ice cream and cake. The couple will reside in Worcester Massachusetts where Kellogg works in a steel firm office.

Arthur Johnson Dennis Edna Horace Lea Kellogg P. Blomfield Oapeline Eunice George Middlebury Worcester Mase Kellogg M. P. Lawrence Sarah S. F. Blomfield Montpelier Eaterbrook Barre Cheater Kellogg Maw Middinnes

Randolph residents host visitors and local society notes

Mr and Mrs Philip Rogers of Hartland hosted guests in Randolph for a few days. Miss Myrtie Gifford traveled from Montpelier for graduation events. Local families welcomed relatives from Northfield and Burlington. The ninth annual local gun club tournament drew 31 outsiders, Barclay of Barre won high amateur and state champion in single and double targets, W G Hill of Portland high professional. Local real estate and farm deals include Leonard Bushway farm sale, Austin Daniels farm, Highlands house change, Standish deed, and August 1 possession. Lively social ties plus seasonal moves mark Barre area life.

Barclay Barre W. G. Hill Portland TH. M. Smith KE. A. Strout Farm Agency Leonard Bushway Bethel Gilead Falgar St Gifford George Standish Clarence E. Lowe Montpelier Manchester Paymet & Farm Caluin Standish L Mies Katherine Dudley North Bennington L. 8 John Howell Barro Alice Rumrill Fales Street William Mann

Town Gathering Marks Quiet Pub. Vermont News Briefs

Tunbridge reports a civic gathering with a town hall parade to Creamery Square for a Raising ceremony led by the cornet band. Rev J Wesley Milter spoke on the Vermont Dress needs. E J Hewitt urged support. Local property changes. Clara Folcom joins appendix library. Harry Whitney visits Hartland. Elihu Tuller had lip cancer removed. plans shift due to scarlet fever quarantine in Hanover.

Oneat Town Hall Creamery Square J. Wesley Milter Bethel E. J. Hewitt South Royalton Vermont Hubdoh Smith Place Clara Folcom Randolph Harry Whitney Hartland Elihu Tuller Mary Fletcher Hospital Burlington Hanover

Bethel Whitcomb School Graduation Ends Commencement Week

The Bethel Whitcomb grammar school held its final commencement event with a two act comedy Excuse Me performed by 11 graduates under teacher Miss Pearle Ralph. Diplomas were presented by Mine MW Wyins to William Clifford Jr James Davis Hollister Fletcher Emma Haikara Richard Moriarty Cora Newman Aguinaldo Pedugsi Bernice Perkins Adeline Parsons Marjorie Rogers Jennie Savage Thandie Smith and Frances Southworth.

Whitcomb Grammar School Pearle Ralph Mine MW Wyins William Clifford James Davis Hollister Fletcher Emma Haikara Richard Moriarty Cora Newman Aguinaldo Pedugsi Bernice Perkins Adeline Parsons Marjorie Rogera Jennie Savage Thandie Smith Frances Southworth Miss Southworth Miss Perkins

Iroquois campfire girls sale and entertainment at Memorial Hall

East Calais notes many local activities. The Iroquois campfire girls plan a sale entertainment and dance at Memorial Hall North Calais Friday June 22 with Musto Clarks Orchestra and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Numerous residents are reported visiting relatives recovering from measles and caring for ill family members as others travel between Barre Montpelier and adjacent towns.

Memorial Hall North Calais Musto Clarks Myrtie Drennan Hee Haskell George Balentian Farle Slayton Fred Horr Adamant BH. Saxby Massachusetts Lillian Persciat Hom Montpelier Rela Howard Dailey Saratoga N. Y Buffington Guy Bancroft Dan Brown Webster Cate Ritc Ey Goodall Barre Archie Milton Dunham Sidney Bennett Morse

Waitsfield church notices and Methodist events

Congregational Church Rev William A Remele leads Sunday service at 10 45 am with a baccalaureate sermon at 12 pm and Sunday school in all departments. Christian Endeavor meets on Sunday with topic What Is Reverence and Why Should We Be Reverent Heb 12 18 20 led by Mrs Alice Connor. Rehearsals for children s day on Monday at 2 pm and Saturday 7 pm children s choir rehearsals with 8 pm choir practice. Next Sunday June 24 is children s day with infant baptism and Methodist Episcopal Church Rev Inaac Mellor presiding at 10 45 am Sunday school 7 30 pm Epworth League on Youth Night led by Emma Bragg. Tuesday 8 pm entertainment of vocal and instrumental music with Montpelier Seminary quartet and Miss Bickford ice cream to follow. Junior league at parsonage Saturday afternoon.

Mary Hall Montpelier G. D. Gould Vermont Central East Randolph Gould Methodist William Center Richardson Newbury Jennie Barbara Dennis Croton Woodsville N.el Seaver Richardson A. R. Taylor Ralph C. Lord Mra. C. C. Lord Island Pond Mra. Lord Fred Engel Gaynville Methodist Church A. Sturtevant Young People’s Christian League Grace A. Persons Boston James Stevens Haddon Heights N. J John Richard’s Barnard James McCullough Geneva Graydon Frances Dyer Franklin Moe Agnes Leary Ergentine Sweet Burlington Mixa Zilpwh Ranney Pittafield Mise Ruth Leonard Stockbridge Julia Whitcomb Mary Talbert Ian Choate Fred Whitney Panama F. K. Martell Emery Hotel Bethel Congregational Church William A. Remele Christian Endeavor Alice Connor Mike LaLime Mise George Loo Wellnes Mise Peterson Han Tern Jackmans Ellen Grace Thompson Margery Main RD. Rowland Restrice

Hardship to Troops on the Rail Questioned

The piece cites alleged brutal hardship of troops moved from the interior to seaboard en route to Europe. It reports seven days in passenger coaches with limited food water and no exercise, then three more days stranded after arrival waiting in unhealthy cars. The article calls for investigation, notes possible railroad or War Department negligence, and warns about mobilizing a million men.

Interior Seaboard Eure War Department Tramna Mothom Aldings

Liberty bands draw$3000 at East Corinth meeting

A Liberty laws gathering in East Corinth heard Rev. A B Crowe and G M Marshall, with Bradford band providing music. Subscriptions for Liberty bands reached about $3,000 as locals supported the effort. W M A held an all day fall work meeting with a bountiful dinner and ice cream.

A. BR. Crowe G. M. Marshall Bradford

Central Vermont Pomona Grange Meets With Washington Grange

Central Vermont Pomona Grange holds a Wednesday meeting with Washington Grange on June 2. At 10 a.m. the fifth degree is to be worked in full, followed by pecissary Lueiness, dinner and social bow. At 10 p.m. a public rerekom will be announced with music by Washington Grange and remarks by masters, including O L Martin and Mra A B Washburn, with addresses in Williamstown and Washite Hun grange.

Central Vermont Pomona Grange Washington Grange Washington Selcome Reepones Femene Grange Varal Sola FL Brown Williamstown O L Martin Uurir Washite Hun Grange A. B. Washburn

Maurice Ferris Visits Mother in Sunde

Maurice Ferris travels to visit his mother in Sunde, a brief family visit noted in local records.

Maurice Ferris Sunde

Caprice by Nellie Gill Players Tonight

Plainfield preview notes a young couple facing trouble as Caprice presents the adventures of four poor country girls who move to the city seeking better life. The Nellie Gill Players perform with musical interludes and a stage dame character enriching the production.

Nellie Gill

Rail moving of troops demands instant reform in transport

The New York Evening Times urges a rigid inquiry into wartime troop movements. It cites delays, lack of trans wire readiness, and poor coordination for seven day transits. The piece argues for radical reform to enable efficient, continuous troop movements by rail.

War Department New York Evening Times

Hindenburg in Air Raid Targets Civilians at Messines Echo

The article notes Hindenburg's response to a British victory by sending three dozen aircraft over Tondoe tenement district to kill and wound civilians. More than 500 non combatants are said to have died or injured including sixty children in a schoolhouse bombardment. The report cites Hindenburg informing the Kaiser that the spring offensive has begun.

Hindenburg Messines Ridge Tondoe Eixty

German Leader Seeks Counter Victory After Messines

A New York Times report notes the British seizure of Messines ridge and the German leaders' need to restore credit in the war. It cites Hindenburg steering Kaiser Wilhelm toward a counter move after premature rejoicings over the Allied advance.

Messines Ridge Hindenburg Kaiser New York Times

Not Needed. The young bride and the tramp encounter

The bride tells the tramp she will provide food if he accepts a use. He interrupts with reassurance that his teeth are fine. Judge.

A Mere Accident Jokum Gracious Fire Hydrant Collision

A judge recounts a humorous accident where a mudguard is damaged after a fire hydrant unexpectedly skidded into a stationary vehicle. The exchange captures the light tone of the moment and the surprised reactions of Jokum and Runkum.

Jokum Runkum

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Ayegate Middlesex Dr. C. H. Es Liberty Horace L. Kellogg Dennis E. Johnson SK. W. Sharpe Finoedaip M. E. Church Mabel Josephine Fiske M. Judd Thursdalee Abner Aelia Morrisville T Margieway Schanectady Henry Abbott Willant Hovey Philip Roger Hart Mumley Myrtie Gifford William Osha Guy and Richard Oxha Raymond Paige H. H. Paige Tunbridge J. Wenley Miller Ool East Calais Susan Dailey Irene Dwinell Skidmore Institute N.Y Fderie Parker Robert Emery Joseph Persons Ralph Pereyne Soncord We White Waitsfield East Corinth Pomona Woodbury Plainfield A. V. Beckley Ike A Louise Huff Jack Pickford Burton Holmes Alice Brady Pathe House Peters Myrtle Stedman Ee Paramount Picture Frances Nelson Pathe News George Walsh Stuart Holmes Adutta Delcony From Broadway Cummings & Lewis IST VT
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