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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports that infantry penetrated both the first and second lines east of Thann on the Vosges front during a night attack and brought away a number of prisoners.
An official war department statement says German forces attacked French positions at Avocourt with hand grenades during the night. In Le Mort Homme's area there was intense bombardment and in the Vosges region French infantry penetrated German lines near hill 425 east of Thain, taking several prisoners.
American aviator Arthur Smith reportedly fell from a 600 foot height during a demonstration in Sappeth Japan yesterday. He suffered a broken right leg and was rendered unconscious before being removed from the wrecked aircraft. Officials attributed the accident to a likely motor defect.
Local notes list H Woodard of Gibbon NH visiting for several days, Mrs. Thomas Cave Jr and daughters Doris and Corinne traveling to Waterbury, and various visitors including Joseph Conant of Hardwick and others from Williams Town Brookfield and North Randolph. A Barre A C Center Rutland game was postponed after a telephone conference. if the Barre team stays, they will travel to Rutland tomorrow. Private party entertainment and classroom events are noted as well as several residents returning home from visits, with dinners and flowers mentioned for a funeral slice.
Delor Deslaurier suffered a few cuts and bruises when the car he drove went over the embankment near the Georgia road bridge at St Albans on Thursday evening. His wife and child were with him but escaped injury. The wreck was blamed on earth giving way as the car turned to meet T Waughs machine. wind shield broken and mudguard bent.
In Montpelier probate court Stedman Wheeler of Waterbury was named administrator de bonis non of Willardt Boyes estate, replacing Earle A. Rosce who resigned. A Barnum and Plteleys circus advance car arrived, ads being pasted around town. Roy Getman returned from Highgate Springs Tracy Camp, Helen Harlow headed to Smith College commencement in Northampton, and the Vermont Automobile Club released its ninth yearbook listing car registrations through June. Mrs. F L Eaton left for Northampton after visits in the city, and Mrs. William McCaskill returned from Canton to attend normal school grads. Local tennis and summer plans noted, plus attendance at Dartmouth and a recent city hall alumni reception ending commencement week. Several residents travel or prepare for summer, with notes on a reception, baseball game, and hardware dealers convention.
Local notices list Mrs. Joseph Lazer and Mrs. James Hicks visiting relatives in Williston Burlington and St Johnsbury. Irving C. Elis, deputy U S revenue collector, returns from Brattleboro after business days in the city. Castleton students Mildred Miles Mildred Murphy return from the state normal and more visitors from several towns are named along with university editors planning a June issue for Goddard Record.
British destroyer Eden was sunk last night in a collision in the English Channel. The British Press Bureau report notes the loss of 37 crewmen and confirms the incident as a naval disaster of the night.
The Eden was sunk in the English Channel last night after a collision. Thirty-one crew members were saved. Three officers are missing. The Eden displaced 655 tons, carried a crew of 70, and had a speed of 26 knots. It was armed with four 3-inch guns and torpedoes.
Burlington June 17. The annual commencement exercises of Mount St Marys academy were held with a high mass in the convent chapel followed by breakfast for graduates and visiting alumnae. Rt Rev Bishop Rice presided at the afternoon graduation in the academy hall assisted by Rev W H Cassidy. Diplomas were awarded to numerous graduates across Latin, English language, and music courses, including Misses Catherine Daley Cicely Donahue Irene Kelly Clara Lemay Clair Miles Pauline Cann Elizabeth Fitts Emmonds Julia Gagne Viola Houle Maria Lenhart Florence Lenhart Mary McElroy Alien Higgins McKenzie Margaret O’Neil Florence Marcotte and Viola Houle.
In Rutland Bennington and Windham counties authorities ordered 35 to 40 dairies not to ship milk to Boston after a two week barn and creameries inspection by inspectors O Hara and Calling for the Boston board of health. Some farmers complied and changes were noted while others faced stoppages. the testing aims at purity but production conditions are the issue. A notable Creamery in Mount Holly faced rebuilding requests and some milk producers supplying Massachusetts were halted. The result has been a sharp drop in butter sales in local stores as the inquiry continues.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Vermont held its annual meeting in Burlington with election of officers led by Grand High Priest James B. Roberta. New district deputy grand high priests were named for six districts, and the body voted to allow mileage for all its officers to conventions.
Rutland on June 17 reports the completion of a real estate deal to redevelop a Dorset marble site abandoned for 28 years. Clarendon Marble's P M Motormark acquires 2 acres on South Dorset, with a vein of varied stone and an old Battenkill dam. A water wheel and generator will power quarry operations, with work to resume soon. The tract cost about 20000 dollars.
Reports from Laredo and Chihuahua City on June 17 describe Gen Jacinto Trevino of the Carranza army warning Gen J J Pershing that any movement of American troops southward would be treated as hostile. U S officials in Washington and Mexico cited a lack of confirmation for immediate action, while strains with Mexico persisted and no clash was anticipated without orders from Washington.
Williamstown residents are urged to attend a special meeting next Thursday at 2 pm to decide whether to rescind or reconsider funding a heating and ventilating plant for the Village schoolhouse as ordered by the state board of health. The town may face costs if the board proceeds. An express vote will also cover the road commissioner's request for a new s machine, with debate on its condition and need. Local gossip notes residents returning from Woodsville and a few town updates, including health and road matters, plus a few personal notices.
Edward Anderson pleaded not guilty at a hearing before Magistrate HW Scott in the county court. Anderson was arrested by county police and charged by the state attorney with a brief incident.
Principal O K Hollieter announced two changes in Goddard Seminary faculty. Miss Alice No Averill resigns for ill health and Miss Mary E Lease replaces her in piano, harmony and music history. Robert S Noble, A B L, succeeds Dexter in history. The 1918 87 roster lists principals and teachers across departments.
Prof A L Smith of Dartmouth spoke at Barre Board of Trade last evening on municipal growth and the role of civic organization. The audience of about 50 discussed plans for future advancement, co operation with agriculture, and using leadership to attract industry and advertise New England as a national playground.
The Democratic national convention adopted its platform after a three day session, including the Americanism plank and a woman suffrage plank. A row over suffrage created momentary doubt, but the platform passed by a large vote 488 to 181. The suffrage section pledges expansion of the franchise to women state by state on the same terms as men.
Barre trade week starts with a promising mood as favorable weather attracts out of town visitors. Promoters anticipate a larger afternoon influx while local merchants prepare to handle traffic efficiently. reports from nearby towns call the event an excellent shopping opportunity and cooperative results are expected to materialize.
Mise Annie B. Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Paul wed James A Webster granite cutter at the First Presbyterian church manse on Wellington street. Rev Edgar Crossanil officiated the ceremony and the couple were unattended. They will reside in Barre.
Clerk and Platt of the United States court will hold a naturalization session in Barre city courtroom on Wednesday June 21 from 2 to 4 o'clock for the purpose of granting citizenship. Harland Howe, currently in New York, will be in Montpelier in July for final hearings. About 160 individuals await final papers.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth tours Montpelier promising the widest grandest spectacle. Advertising plans say a big top arena with 1500 performers, elevated platforms, and extensive railroad logistics to move gear and tents into place.
June 17 at Mable hall featured Theodore N. Wall and William H. Taft as speakers. The Girls' Glee Club performed, with praise for the graduates amid remarks by London Institute founder Vail and others.
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