Vermont Union-Journal from Lyndonville, Vermont • 6

VERMONT UNION -JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1918 KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL Health is Worth Saving and Some Lyndonville People Know How to Save it. Many L.yndonville people take their lives in their hands by neglecting the kidneys when they know these organs need help, Weak kidneys are responsible for a vast amount of suffering and ill health, but there is no need to suffer nor to remain in danger. Use Doan's Kidney Pills--a remedy that has helped thousands of kidney sufferers. The following statment from a Lyndou Center man leaves no ground for doubt. J.

W. Burgin, minister, Main Lyndon Center, ays: "I have used Doan's Kidney Pills at different times when my kidneys bave become slight ly out of order. 'This remedy has always done me good and has been very satisfactory." Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy--get Doan's Kidney Pills- the same that Mr. Burgin bad.

Foster Milburn' Buffalo, N. Y. HUMPHREYS' WITCH HAZEL OINTMENT (COMPOUND) For Piles or Hemorrao.ds, External or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching or Burning. One application brings relief. Price at all druggists or mailed.

Send Free Sample of Cintment to omeo. Medicine Company 156 William New York. SICK STOCK BOOK on treatment of Horses, Cows, Sheep, Dogs and other animals, sent free. Humphreys' Homeopathic Vetcrinary Medicines, 156 William N. Y.

READY TOWN OFFICERS AND BUSINESS RECTORY REVISED TO WALTON'S VERMONT REGISTER BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALMANAC AND YEAR BOOK FOR FARMERS, BUSINESS AND, PROFESSIONAL MEN BY Apes BY MAN PRICE PREPAID DO cEnTe, 25 WHOLESALE AGENTS 'Eerbert J. Shanley Burlington White River Paper Co. W. R. Jc.

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Election March 1. and other features Everything about, Vermont THE TUTTLE Publishers CHICHESTER BRAND. PILLS for Brand metallic Ribbon Ask for BRAND PILLS, for Safest, Always Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE If you intend Sale to have a sale dat our prices Bills PRINTED Tr Weare fixed ice turning out work of this kind in double- -quick time. QUAKE LEVELS CITY 125,000 Persons Are Homeless In Capital of Guatemala Washington, Dec. City, capital of the Central American republic of Guatemala, has been laid in ruins by a series of earthquakes beginning Christmas day and culminating Saturday night in violent shocks which completed the work of destructon.

A cablegram to the navy depariment said 125,000 people were in the streets without shelter, and that number were killed by falling wals. Naval vessels in Central American waters have been ordered to the stricken city to render all possible assistance. As soon as news of the first quake reached Washington the Red Cross cabled an offer of assistance to the president of the republic. The American minister also was asked to organize a committee of relief workers among the American residents. Further relief plans will be made as soon as the relief committee forwards a statement of its needs.

COMES IN FEBRUARY New Draft Call Will Be Made Under Questionnaire Classification Washington, Dec. next draft call -including deferred percentages of the first -will be made up under. the questionnaire classification, Gen Crowder announced. There will be no further formal call, therefore, before Feb. 15, he said.

This means that men included in the deferred percentages of the first quota, most of which quota is now in camp, will enjoy the benefits of questionnaire classification and will be drawn only if they come under class one. Men selected under the old regulations continue to go, however, when needed to make up deficiencies in calls already made. Decision to await classification of all men before making another formal call was reached because of the need for special classes of service. Crowder announced that "very soon" there will be a call for technical workers and highly specialized registrants. THREE WARSHIPS SUNK British Admiralty Delayed News of Costly Disaster Off Holland London, I Dec.

British torpedo boat destroyers were sunk through being struck by torpedoes or hitting a mine off the Dutch coast on Dec. 22, with the loss of thirteen officers and 180 men, the admiralty announced. Correctly or not, the supersession of Admiral Jellico as first sea lord is popularly believed to have been the direct sequel of the loss of the three destroyers near the Dutch coast. This incident 'has been generaly known here, although only just announced officially. CARMEN VOTE TO STRIKE But Few Bay State Railway Employes Are Against Proposition Boston, Dec.

street carmen of the Bay State Street Railway company voted, 2116 to 178, in favor of a strike to force the company to live up to its wage and working contract. In an effort to prevent the threatened tie-up in three New England states a conference will be held this afternoon between Receiver Donham of the read end international officers and members of the joint conference board of the unions of the employes. Three Months' Leave For Muste Newton, Dec. Abraham Muste, pastor of the Central Congregational church at Newtonville, last evening was granted three months' leave of absence from pastoral duties, on two-thirds pay, with the understanding that if he has not changed his views regarding the war by that time, the resignation which he filed shall become effective forthwith. Decrease In U-Boat Sinkings London, Dec.

losses to British shipping show a material decrease for the past week. According to the admiralty report, eleven British merchantmen of 1600 tons or over were sunk during this period by mine or submarine, as well as one merchantman under that tonnage and one fishing vessel. Jellicoe Is Out London, Dec. Admiral Wemyss has been appointed first sea lord in succession to Admiral Jellicoe, it is officially announced. Jellicoe has been elevated to the peerage in recognition of his distinguished services.

May Divert and Redistribute Coal Washington, Dec. to divert and redistribute coal in New England to meet the emergency was conferred by the fuel administration on James J. Storrow, the New England fuel administrator. Acting Head of Portugal Lisbon, Dec. Sidonie Paes was appointed president of Portugal pending the general election.

President Machado was deposed by the Portuguese revolutionists Dec. 10. Railway Mail Girl Employe San Francisco, Dec. first woman to be sworn into the railway mail service in this country is Miss Elsie Kaden of this city, 20 years old. NEWS REDUCED TO A MINIMUM Recent Happenings of Interest to New Englanders Passengers and crew of a fivecar Boston Elevated train were badly shaken up and the lives of passengers in a surface car on a track below were endangered when the rear trucks of the first car on the former left the tracks near Dudley street.

The village of North Troy, is without a business section as the result of a Are which raged in weather which registered 44 degrees below zero and whch paralyzed the water system. Several blocks were destroyed. Aleppo Temple, Mystic Shrine, held its New Year's eve celebration at Boston with more than 3500 present. Potentate Morrison received the unusual compliment of a fourth term. To United States army shoes Brockton, Mass.

owes in a large measure its industrial success of the past year. More than 5,000,000 pairs of shoes have been ordered by the United States government from Brockton manufacturers and work is now speeding up on those contracts. Henry Douglas, 60, a freight handler, was killed at Framingham, when he was struck by a locomotive. The candy factory and store of Beckett the plant and equipment of the Calais Weekly Advertiser and two halls at Calais, were burned. The loss will approach $50,000.

The public schools of Vermont will extend the Christmas recess from Jan. 2 to Jan. 14 because of the shortage of coal. The garage of the Skowhegan, Garage company, including thirty-four automobiles, was burned with a loss of $30,000. Charged with receiving stolen goods, Margaret McElaney, 40, was given a three-year sentence at Boston.

The goods consisted of food stolen by boys from freight cars. Boston's total for the Greater Boston Council, Boy Scouts of America, fund has now reached $14,284. The body of Alfred LeBlanc, 35, was found on the railroad tracks a at Fitchburg. Mass. It is thought he fell from a freight train while rid.ug home from work.

As a hose wagon left its station at South Natick, to respond to a fire, a wheel became jammed in the car tracks and the truck toppled over. Robert Sproule, who for twentythree years had driven the hose wagon, was killed. A large potato house at Mars Hill, owned by M. J. McCarthy Co.

of Boston, was destroyed by fire. The loss is $15,000. T. R. Brown of Nahant, was elected president of the New England Hotel Greeters' Association.

Having abandoned all hope of his voluntary return, the family of Hugh W. Cronin, postmaster of Torrington, and the government have instituted a search for him. P'oultry may be served hereafter in hotels, restaurants, clubs and hoids Tuesdays and Fridays as a result of an announcement made at Boston by State Food Administrator Endicott. Boston's gift to the fatherless children of France was the sum of 668.31, which will provide for 684 French orphans for a whole year. Mrs.

Edwin M. Fairchild, 60, was burned to death in her home at Stamford, a victim of an oil heater. William H. Motley, 40, manager of various hotels, dropped dead in a Portland, hotel. Nathan Perry of Presque Isle, was appointed a member of the Maine state fuel advisory board, in place of Frank S.

Wright of Bangor, resigned. Leonard F. Murphy, 8, drowned at Pittsfield, when he skated into a hole in the ice. Metrooplitan Boston has conserved food at the rate of more than 400 tons a month since the national food administrator sent out his request. It cost the United States government $8821 to move the Germans on the seized ships in Boston harbor to Deer Island and later to Gallups island, to fit up quarters and to keep them there until they went south.

Benjamin P. Cheney, Boston financler, whose wife is Julia Arthur, the actress, was petitioned into involuntary bankruptcy, this being an aftermath of Cheney's assignment. Rev. William C. Poole, pastor of the Parkman Street M.

E. church, Dorchester, and Rev. Clarence E. Campbell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Quincy, have given up their pastorates to engage In Y. M.

C. A. work abroad. The Providence police commission asked all saloon proprietors to abolIsh free lunch as a food conservation measure. Albert W.

Lewis, the oldest school committeeman in Massachusetts, died at his home in Everett, Mass. He was born in Charlestown (Boston) in 1840. and was a Civil war veteran. Miss Vivian A. Tucker of Malden, 22, picked up an automatic pistol and the weapon was discharged accidentally, the bullet passing through her heart, killing her Instantly.

Complaints that six small store keepers at Fitchburg. are violating the food regulation law were transmitted to the state food administration. The mayor, firemen and policemen of Somerville, will all receive an increase of salary next year, as a result of the vote of the board of aldermen. Fuel Administrator Storrow sent word to the school committees of all cities and towns in Massachusetts asking that schools postpone their opening after the Christmas vacation from Jan. 2 to Jan.

7. William F. Carney, Danvers shoe manufacturer, against whom bankruptey proceedings were started, owes $71.711. John Johnson of Woburn, was found dead in his bed with his throat cut. His wife said he had been subject to melancholia.

A consignment of 250 large trout arrived at Worcester, for liberation in waters in the vicinity of the city. The trout are from the state fish hatchery at Sandwich. Four automobile bandits broke into the Foxboro, postoffice and blew off the door of the safe, but were frightened away before they could obtain its contents. The Boston and Maine Railroad company unfurled in the concourse of the North station, Boston, a service flag in honor of its 'employes who have joined the colors. The flag carries the figures 1559.

Mayor-elect Peters of Boston, who has served on the Boston Chamber of Commerce board of directors since last May, has resigned in order that he may give all his time to his work as chief executive of the city. Civil service examinations for stenographers and typewriters are being held in Boston in an effort to obtain the number required by the United States civil service commission. Directors of the Nahant and Lynn, Street railway issued a statement declaring the selectmen of the town must rescind the licenses granted for ten jitney buses, or' the street car service will be discontinued at once. Farmers of Massachusetts are advised to raise sheep this year as never before by Secretary of Agriculture Wheeler, who is chairman of a government committee which is undertaking to encourage the sheep raising industry in New England. On account of the overcrowded conditions at the Portsmouth and Charlestown naval prisons the navy department is thinking seriously of taking over Deer island, Boston harbor, and using it as a naval prison.

After he had sent his two daughters to a movie show, Thomas Flynn, 48, committed suicide at Lynn, by hanging. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is to admit a new freshman class at the beginning of the second term in February. This step was taken to meet the unusual conditions in the field of technical education created by the war. Through the bequest of Mrs. A.

C. M. Currier the poor children of Melrose will be provided with clothing during each year. Interest on the fund left by Mrs. Currier amounts to $2500 this year.

While attempting to cross the railroad tracks at Woburn, Mrs. Catherine G. Barker, 62, of Billerica, was struck and instantly killed by a train. Walter H. Lerned, a Boston butter merchant, died at Cambridge, where he was born in 1850.

He was a direct descendant of William Lerned who settled in Charlestown (Boston) in 1632. Mrs. Susan Wasson, 40, committed suicide at Dennysville, by jumping from a bridge over Dennys river, dropping forty feet to the ice. Eighteen persons were injured when A crowded trolley car jumped the track at Spencer, rolling over on its side into an embankment. Boston takes third place in the number of government thrift stamps purchased.

Hub people have bought 319.000 stamps. Charles O. Flodin, 63, was found dead in bed at Boston. Gas was escaping from a partly lighted gas heater. A service flag with the largest number of stars-1544-of any in New England was unfurled by the United States Rubber company at Boston.

George A. Kittredge, 84, a pioneer operator of street railways in Bombay, India, died at Brookline, Mass. He was a native of Boston, but lived in India for fifty years, and on returning to America made his home in and around Boston. Rev. Michael A.

O'Kane, S. former president of Holy Cross college and since 1914 rector of the Church of the Jesu at Philadelphia, died at Worcester, Mass. The clothing of Mrs. John C. Evans, 75, of Amesbury, caught fire from her kitchen stove and she was burned to death.

Walter Taubert was killed at Bogton when he received a fractured skull by falling downstairs. Dr. Everett J. McKnight, former president. of the Connecticut Medical association, died at Hartford suddenly of heart disease.

In a collision between a light engine and a freight train at Keough, B. Beaton, conductor, and T. Brasson, a section hand, were killed. A dozen passengers were Injured, but none killed, when a broken rail wrecked a train near Roxbury, Conn. OVERWORKED, TIRED WOMAN TOOK VINOL Now She is Strong and Hearty Philadelphia, was overworked, run down, nervous, could not eat or sleep.

I felt like crying all the time. I tried different remedies without benefit. The doctor said it was a wonder I was alive, and when Vinol was given me I began to improve. I have taken eight bottles and am now strong and perfectly healthy every respect, and have gained in weight. can not praise Vinol Sarah A.

Jones, I025 Nevada Philadelphia, Pa. We guarantee Vinol to make overworked, weak women strong or return your money. every bottle. This is your protection. Edmunds' Pharmacy, Lyndonville, Vt.

North Danville Miss Helena Burbank of Boston is spending a two weeks' vacation with her mother, Mrs. Nettie Burbank, at the home of her uncle, C. B. Stevens. Mrs.

Cleveland, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ollie Exley several months has gone to Boston to spend the winter with relatives. Miss Clara May Drew came last week from Woodsville for a abort visit to her father, Ora Drew. Isaac Stanton left last week for Burlington, where he will take a course in the. agricultural college.

William Hubbard got hurt quite badly in the woods recently by a tree falling on him. Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Stanton have returned from Jeffersonville, where the have been visiting bis sister, Mrs. Harry Varnum.

An entertainment consisting of an address by Rev. G. A Martin, readings by Mrs. B. E.

Doyle, singing by a quintet and cornet and piano solos was given at the Baptist church, Friday evening. The ladies served a Conservation Supper in the vestry immediately after the entertainment. All proceeds for the benefit of the Red Cross. Was Feeling All Run Down Louis Buckner, Somerset, writes: I was feeling all run down: with pains in my back. After taking Foley Kiduey Pills I felt like a new man." Backache rheumatic pains, stiff joints, sore muscles, swollen ankles, and eleep disturbing bladailments yield quickly to this timetried remedy.

Danville Mr. and Mre. Henry Hancock, Misses Lydia and Irene Hancock have gone to Binghamton, N. to spend the winter. Among those home for the holidays were Miss Kate Currier from New York city, Raymond Dee from Bristol, Conn, Chellis Currier from U.

V. Burlington, Miss Margaret Davis from Johnson, Maynard Hatch from the Charleston navy yards. Mrs C. E. Libbey received ward that her husband, Dr.

C. E. Libby, has undergone an operation for appendicitis at Fort Taylor, Ky, where he is stationed The operation was successful and his many friends are glad to hear he is makng a good recovery Henry Danforth, who sailed for France in the fall, has been ill in England with mumps, measles scarlet fever. He is recovering and hopes soon to be able to join his company. Clover MARRIED 50 YEARS Mr.

and Mrs. Cromwell P. Bean celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their cosy home in the village Dec. 22. It was a very quiet affair, only a few of the nearest relatives were present to spend the ing.

Alpa Emery and Cromwell Bean were married at Burke 50 years ago, by the Rev. H. P. Cushing, formerly of Barton. Nearly all of their married life bas been spent in Glover.

Two children were born to them, Ida who died in infancy, and a son, Carl who lives on the home farm. Pains and Aches Caused by Kidneys Many women attribute ailments and suffering to some disease peculiar to their sex, when often the pain and misery is caused by weak or deranged kidneys. Housework, office work or factory work may start the trouble, and dizzy spells, puffiness under eyes, sore muscles, stiff joints, discolored or scanty urine, sleep disturbing bladder ailments, rheumatism or diabetes may result. When the kidneys are strong and healthy they filter out from the blood the poisonous waste matter. When they are sluggish or overworked they need a medicine to clean them out and invigorate action.

Foley Kidney Pills are prepared expressly for the purpose of dissolving all poisonous substances and uric acid that lodge In the joints and muscles and to cleanse and strengthen stopped-up, inactive kidneys. Thousands of men and women in all parts of the county testify results to the have wonderfully had from. satisfac- they ing Foley. Kidney, Pilla Edmunds' Pharmacy, L'yndonville. Vt Lyndonville Business Directory DAVID R.

BROWN, M.D. Office at residence cor. Church and Park Sts. LYNDONVILLE, VT OFFICE HOURS: 12.30 to 2 p. 6.30 to 8 p.

by appointment F. N. DAVIS, M. Office over fruit store in the new block Office Hours: to 8.30 a. 12.30 to 1.30 p.

6:30 to 8:00 attention given to rectal diseases ulseases of children Phone 130 DR. H. ISHERWOOD Veterinary Physician, and Telephone 226 Lyndonville, Vt. 8.4.000K. N.

A. NORTON COOK NORTON Attorneys at Law, Allyn Block, Lyndonville, VI H. M. SMITH D. M.

D. Dentist, MASONIC BUILD'G. LYNDONVILLE, VT F. E. COBLEIGH, Agent Nation al Lite Insurance Company, Montpelier, formon Office at Residence, 51 MAIN LYNDONVILLE, VT W.

C. HANSCOM LICENSED AUCTIONEER Always ready to attend sales on short notice. Twenty-five years experience. New England Telephone. SHEFEIELD, VERMONT OUR TIME, knowledge For and experience is the printing I Sale business.

When you are in need of something in this line DON'T FORGET THIS Concord The trustees of the Universalist church have secured the services of Rev. P. J. MacInnie, who has been with the society for two years for the coming year. C.

L. Stacy passed away at bis home Dec. 21 after an illness of several weeks. Curtis Llewellyn Stacy was born in Concord March 19, 1841. He was one of 12 children only one of whom is now living, Mrs.

Sarab Chase of Lyndonville. He, was united in marriage to Viola Grant Cutting Sept. 25, 1860. Thirteen months later at Lincoln's second call for volunteers he offered his services to his country for "three years or till the end of the war." He enlisted in Co. First Vermont Cavalry.

This was a gallant regiment and be participated in 36 battles and engagements. He was orderly for Gen. Torbort for 11 months and had his horse shot under bim while carrying dispatches At the close of the war he returned to his home and followed the trade of a master mechanic. Four daughters were born to them all of whom are living, Mrs. Helen P.

Bonnett of Concord, Mrs. A. J. Coriveau, Mre. Maude A.

May of St. Johnsbury and Mrs. Frank Carpenter of Concord, His entire life was spent in Concord, where he was ever a useful respected citizen. He was a man of much ability and no program was complete without bim. He was past commander of Woodbury Post, G.

A. past Noble Grand of Concordia Lodge, I. 0. 0. and was the present chaplain in Concord Grange, P.

of B. At the time of bis death be was chaplain in three orders. He is survived by his wife, by whom he was most tenderly cared for the past weeks, by his four children, six grandchildren and a sister. Monroe Carroll Santy has reported for service at Fort Williams, Me. Forty- three new members have been secured for the Red Cross, making the total membership of this auxiliary 153 Her Trouble Is Gone Mrs.

Thomas H. Davis, Montgomery, says she had trouble with her bladder and had doctored for several months without relief, when Foley Kidney Pills were recommended and she commenced using them and got reItef. They relieve backache, rheumacic pains, stiff swollen joints and kidney trouble. Edmund's Pharmacy. St.

Johnsbury Business Director PORTER, WITTERS HARVEY Attorneys SC. JOHNSBURY, VERMO: JAMES B. CAMPBELL Attorney at Law Court House, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Collections Promptly Attended To C.

A. CRAMPTON, M. Specialist, Eye, Jonnsbury, Ear, Nose Vermont. and Throa Office 29 Main Over Post Office. Office pours: 9 m.

to 12.30;p. 1.30 to 4.8 7 to 3 p. m. Appointments for examination of the 67 for glasses can be made in advance by letter telephone. DR.

J. D. BACHAND Dentist Pythian Building St. Johnsbury, Vt Hubbard Hastings Consulting Forester Timber Estimating and Sur. veying 18 Summer St.

Johnsbury Vt MRS. C.J. HEON, EXPERIENCED NURSE 3 Central St. Johnsbury, Vt. Tel 221W RUPTURE We guarantee every truss we fit 10 hold the rupture perfectly, to be easy and comfortable.

to give comple satisfaction in every way. Welcome B. Eastman Reliable Pharmacist. 36 Eastern Ave. St Johnsbury, Vi EYE SIGHT A.

S. HASKINS, Optometrist and Opticiar PT. JOHNSBURY, VT. Appointments for eye examination can be made by phone or letter. FOLEY'S ORINO LAXATIVE: FOR STOMACH TROUBLE ard CANETIPATION We're Opposed to Mail Order Concerns BecauseThey have sever contributed a cent to furthering the of our townEvery cent received by them from this community is a direct low to merchantsla almon every case their prices can be met right here, without delay in receiving goods and the possibility of mistake in filling orders.

PitThe natural human trek la to where goods cheapest. Local pride is usually the played today. Therefore Mr. Merchant and Business Man, your competiton with their weapons Advertise! The local feld yours. All you need do is to avail yourpelf of the opportunities offered.

An advertisement in this paper will your message into hundreds of homes in this com. munity, It is the surest medium Eli your greatest competitor. space this won't cont much. Come about The Purpose of an Advertisement is to serve your needs. It will help sell your goods--talk to the people you want to reach.

An advertisement in this paper 1s reference guide to those whose wants are worth supplying. We are large dealers in Clapboards at all prices, North Carolina pine Ceiling and Sheathing, Pulp Plaster, Rubber Roofings. Beaver Wall Board, Hard Wood Flooring, Colonial Paint. The Best Ever Any Quantity up to a carload. THE PECK COMPANY, St Jobnsbury Tt.