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VOL. XVin. NO. 37 WATERBURY, VERMONT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1912, PRICE THREE CENTS SUDDEN DEATH. THE C.

LUCE CO. Give Sheple's Coal for Christmas As You Would Huyler's Chocolates Usually it has been given to very needy people; but why not send it to your dearest friends It's practical and sensible and timely and you don't have to tie it up with ribbons. 'PHONE 6-2 FOR COAL; 23 STOWE STREET, WATERBURY, VT. Franklin Martin of the Little River Road Succumbs to Heart Disease. Franklin Martin, aged 72 years, died suddenly this morning while at work doing butchering at the home of Mrs.

C. Lr Morse. The end came without warning. When he started in work he was in his usual health. Dr.

F. E. Steele, was called and he pronounced death due to heart trouble. Mr. Martin's home was located on the Little River road.

He was a veteran of the Civil war. He is survived by a wife and five children Thomas Martin, Franklin Martin, Mrs. Nellie Cague and Joseph Martin of this place and Mrs. Kate Griffith of Essex Junction. What to Give For A FACETIOUS VISITOR PUBLISHED EVERT WEDNESDAY The Waterbury Record fl.

C. WHITEHILL. Editor ana Prop Hail Orders Filled Phone Orders Filled Christmas Hat an Experience That Would Not Astonish a Resident of Waterbury. To' the Editor: I was well aware that the enterprising town of Waterbury offered every inducement to out- of-town as well as to townspeople to Entered at the Waterbury pootoflice as at ond-clasa mail matter. One year to any address 11.25 Six months.

.65 Three months. come in to do their Christmas trading, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1912 but I was somewhat surprised to find that you went to the extent of scattering gold watches around on the streets to attract the attention of visitors and give them a tip on the generosity and In naming Col. J. G. Norton as his DEATH OF MRS.

ADA FIFE. Mrs. Ada Fife, the widow of Frank Fife, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gilson, on Elm street yesterday morning after a few days jf failing health, caused by general decline. She was born in Canada 87 years ago last March, her maiden name being Ada Towne.

She lived in town about 30 years. She is survived by five children, Salem Fife of Canada, James Mrs. Gilson, who has cared for her, Mrs. William Herbert and Mrs. Nellie Breen of this place.

There are also five grandchildren. The funeral will be held from her late home Thursday opulence of the town. private secretary, Congressman Greene has chosen well. On Saturday, while hastening to the depot after a busy hour In your bustling burg, I was gazing at the beauties of The housewives in Philadelphia and the place in my usual lofty manner, when I kicked something rattling along the pavement. (You know my underpin' ning is of generous proportions, so I in New York should not do much complaining of the price of eggs when in rural communities, where hens make eggs, the price is just as sky-reaching as in the cities.

tercept everything on a four-foot walk.) THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR EASILY DECIDED HERE Every section is alive with the spirit of the moment. Every department is amply prepared to meet the demands of the host of gift-seekers who will make this store their chief source of supply. This year the abundant stocks and wide varieties of Christmas Goods, both useful and ornamental, are so manifestly superior to all our previous efforts that the increase in the volume of trade cannot fail to be extraordinary. We beg to emphasize the suggestion that NOW is the time to make the most satisfactory selections, rather than during the inevitable days of hurry and bustle just prior to Christmas. Our system of service is equal to all demands, and assures promptness and satisfaction.

To the right of each column we have left space for you to check the article which you think will please the recipient most. You will find it a great help in making your Christmas purchases here. GIFTS FOR WOHEN Imagine my surprise, when I brought my pace down to every-day life, to find that what I had kicked was a quite aristocratic looking gold watch and The Montpelier Democrats must rank the postmastership at the Capital with chain. My first thought was that some visi TAXING INTANGIBLES. The bill taxing intangible property at the rate of 7 mills on the dollar passed the House yesterday by a decisive majority, though a score of efforts that might almost be called desperate were made to amend or defeat it, unsuccessfully.

This would ordinarily indicate that it would prosper in the Senate, tor in town like myself had dropped the timepiece and as soon as it was missed would be back looking for it; so as it happened this was directly in front of Ketcham's fine and up-to-date that 'of a diplomatic appointment. They are talking of petitioning Presidentelect' Wilson and securing his approval of a echeme to have the postoffice plum settled in caucus. Better send the petition to Committeeman Tom Brown. Don't shoot over his head. Political shots of this character hurt.

grocery store 1 rushed in their place also, but word comes from Montpelier that this is by no means assured. The final battle, it is said, will be as hard-fought and protracted as that in the House. and deposited the watch with the request that they advertise the same and if they heard of any one having lost a watch that they try and ketch 'em and .1... The members of the 1912 House of make 'em prove property and take it The measure asjpassedjbyjthe House (in its original form, asjreported by the Representatives in Vermont will go away. 1 then went on to my tram hardly expecting, but still hoping, to pick up a pocketbook with a big roll of committee) defines intangible property in detail, as follows: bills or a bag of gold coin.

I now know that the reason I didn't was that I had down in history as having the courage to go on record as attempting to pass some form of a new taxation law. The House bill will without doubt receive a Money on hand. Money in hands of another. Money on deposit in Jbanks outside only three minutes till the train and so couldn't get back over-street. It occurred to me too late that this scheme this State.

Money on deposit in banks within this swat in the Senate, or at least will be amended sq it will hardly be recognized. State. The action of the House members has of sowing gold watches was a movement on the part of the Waterbury merchants to draw trade. Yours, Outsider. Money loaned at interest.

Money otherwise invested, deposited Boston Bags Traveling Bags Suit Cases Lingerie Dresses Serge Dresses Silk Dresses Gingham Dresses Flannelette Wrappers Umbrellas Traveling Coats Walking Skirts Dress Skirts Raincoats Fur Coats Fur Lined Coats Fur Neckscarfs Muffs Fur Hats Fur Gloves Pin Cushions Fancy Bags Tie Racks Knitted Leggins Fancy Garters Queen Quality Shoes Novelty Ribbons Bedroom Socks House Slippers Overgaiters Overshoes Skating Boots Dressing Sacques, Kimonos Bath Robes Fancy Wool Shawls Silk Waists Lace Waists Coat Sweaters Silk Petticoats Muslin Underwear Book Racks Desk Furnishings Tea Aprons Silk Waist Patterns Dress Patterns Hair Receivers Hat Pin Holders Indian Moccasins Corsets Steamer Trunks Shopping Bags Snow Shoes Desk Pads Blotters Paper Knives Opera Bags Combination Sets Lockets Brooches Hat Pins Veil Pins Belt Pins Change Purses Bsck Combs Side Combs Barfettes Wool Gloves Fur Gloves Silk Gloves Kid Gloves Hosiery Handkerchiefs Silk Neckwear Fancy Ruchings Silk Scarfs Fur Boas Fur Muffs Leather Bags Writing Cases Card Cases Jewel Cases Pocket Books Music Rolls Imported Fans Work Bags Velvet Belts Beaded Belts Silk Belts Manicure Seta Toilet Sets Desk Clocks Cloth Brushes Hat Brushes Hair Brushes Velvet Bags Vanity Bags Writing Tablets Envelope Purses Chatelaine Bags Collar and Cuff Cases Traveling Clocks Sewing Bags Handkerchief Boxes put the taxation question prominently before the peoplev or held to the use of the taxpayer. Money due or accruing on book ac-t Counts and contracts. Money due or accruing on paper evi dence of indebtedness. Promissory notes. Bonds, notes, issued by corpora tions.

Bonds, notes, issued by "a State, A STRONG COMMISSION. Gov. Fletcher has again demonstrated his interest in things which make for the upbuilding of the State by naming a strong commission "to inquire in. to the educational system and condition of this State" a commission whose appointment was authorized by the Legislature. An investigating body which indudes Judge John H.

Watson of the Supreme Court, chairman; Nicholas Murray Butler of New York, president government, municipal corporation, except United States bonds and other exempt securities. FUNERAL OF CUTUS JOHNSON. The funeral of Clitus Johnson took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home. Rev. W.

E. Douglass officiated. F. E. Towne was in charge.

The bearers were Emerson Johnson, Henry Marshall, James, Charles, Henry and Eugene Holmes. Mrs. D. C. Jones rendered two selections, "No Burdens Yonder" and "Does Jesus Care?" Burial was in the cemetery near the Johnson homestead.

The flowers were many and beautiful. The out-of-town relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. John Mackins, Mrs. Mae Lathrup, T.

J. Deavitt, James, Charles and Henry Holmes of Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall of Randolph, Mrs. Newell Demas, Mr.

and Mrs. An-sell Barrows and Mrs. Monroe Backus All other securities. Shares of stock innationaljbank with GIFTS FOR GIRLS of Columbia University, T. N.

Vail of in the State, trust companies, corporations other than those already taxed, shares of outside corporations. Lydonville, president of the American Offsets not to exceed $1,500 are allow Telephone and Telegraph Company; Hon. Percival W. Clement of Rutland; ed, All personal estate coming under these categories is to be listed sepa State Auditor Horace F. Graham of Craftsbury; Hon.

Frank Brooks of St. Johnsbury, president of the Fairbanks Scale Company; Hon. Eli H. Porter of rately in the inventories and is to be subject to an annual tax of 70 cents on the dollar of the grand list. Muslin Underwear Silk Waists Lace Waists Wash Dresses Wool Dresses Winter Coats Raincoats School Suits Skating Caps Aviation Caps Indian Moccasins Fancy Dress Slippers Skating Boots Coat Sweaters Umbrellas Suit Cases Pocket Books Work Bags Pin Cushions Bath Robes Dressing Sacques Fancy Shawls of Stowe, Miss Esther Marshall of Combination Sets Change Purses Side Combs Woolen Gloves Fur Gloves Silk Gloves Kid Gloves Hosiery Handkerchiefs Holiday Neckwear Crochet Slippers Wilmington, a former State railroad Fancy Hand Bags School Bags Music Rolls Jewel Cases Imported Fancy Fans Novelty Belts Leather Belts Manicure Sets Toilet Waters Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes Snow Shoes Waterbury Center, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred The bill is to go into effect March 31, Jewett of Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest commissioner; non. as.

a. cscee, mayor of Montpelier, and A. E. Tuttle of Bellows Falls, president of the State 1913. Burlington News.

Backus and Guy Backus of ayston. Teachers' Association, gives promise of results worth while, and the people ol Vermont will look forward to a report and recommendations that spring from careful consideration of an all-import GIFTS FOR HEN ant subject by men who have the educational welfare of the State at heart and will not hesitate to suggest reform where thev find reform is needed. I he appointment of this commission obviates the educational tinKering process bi the present session, and insures an intelligent presentation of the case for treatment by the next Legislature. Ludlow Tribune. During This Last Week of the Christmas Rush You Will Find This Store a Convenient and Attractive Shopping Place.

Knit Underwear Pajamas Bosom Shirts Night Robes Negligee Shirts Steamer Trunks Suit Cases Traveling Bags Stamped Pipe Racks Hand Bags Leather Desk Sets Snow Shoes Desk Pads Umbrellas Bath Robes Bath Sets Lounging Robes Fur Coats Fur Hats Cardigan Jackets Coat Sweaters Holiday Suspenders Combination Sets Full Dress Shields' Woolen Gloves Fur Gloves Kid Gloves Handkerchiefs Hosiery Silk Neckwear Kid Slippers Crochet Slippers Dancing Pumps Rubber Boots Indian Moccasins Suits Collar and Cuff Boxes Writing Cases Bill Books Bill Folds Change Purses Military Brushes Cloth Brushes Smoker's Sets Brass Book Racks Manicure Sets Ash Trays Cigar Holders Cuff Links A CARD We. the undersiened. do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money GIFTS FOR BOYS BnsDins lrug tore, yvateruury, u. White Cross Pharmacy, Waterbury.

C. A. Riley, Stowe, Vt. Shirts Blouses Overcoats School Suits Pajamas Skating Caps Toques Coat Sweaters Suspenders Bath Robes Fancy Slippers Rubber Boots Umbrellas Snow Shoes HERBERT C. GLEASON Handkerchiefs Neckwear Slippers Skating Boots School Shoes Suit Cases Suits Military Brushes Scarf Pins Pocket Books Woolen Gloves Fur Gloves Kid Gloves Hosiery Indian Moccasins NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Waterbury Savings Bank and Trust for the election of directors, will be held at said bank in Waterbury, on Tuesday, January 14, 1913, at 10 o'clock a. m. W. B. Clark, Cashier.

Waterbury, Vt, Dec. 14, 1912. MONTPELIER THE BUSY STORE'.