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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
EIrnOre Prize Winners

The final spelling contest for the pupils
of Elmore was held III the town hall Fri
day evening, January 7. On account of
the extremely cold weather a small num-
Der of people were present. However,
the interest among the pupils was keen,
ard the character Of the spelling was
very good. The pupils of the intermedi-
ate grades were the first to stand in line.
Augustine Senesac of the Bangs school
stood up the longest and received Web
ster's Elementary Dictionary as prize.
Clyde Cochran of the Pond school stood
up next to the longest and received a
Webster's Shorter School Dictionary as
prize. Bertha Ward of the Bangs school
was the winner of the Grammar division.
Carl Merriam of the Merriam school
stood second. These pupils received a
Webster's Elementary Dictionary and a
Webster's Shorter School Dictionary re-
spectively as prizes. Thirteen pupils
contested for the Webster's International
Dictionary, given by Editor L. P. Thayer
of the Worthwhile Messenger. Finally all
were seated except Bertha Ward and
Florence Lee of the Bangs school, who
seemed to be equally skilled in spelling.
At two different times these girls were
tied, both falling to spell the same word.
Other words were put out to them and
finally Florence Lee proved to be the
winner.
Miss Emily Vigeant, teacher of the
Bangs school, put great deal of time
and effort into drilling her pupils in
spelling. The three prizes captured by
her pupils were the result.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
Dies Suddenly in Hardwick

Mrs, Jane Huckett wife of Augustus
Hackett of Calais, who had resided in
Morrisville much of the time for nearly
twenty years, died suddenly at Hard
wick last Saturday morning at the home
of Frank Stanke, where she went two
weeks ago to act as housekeeper. She
was found early in the morning lying
dead at the bottom of the cellar stairs.
Death is thought to have been caused by
heart failure. Bruises on her body in
dicated that she may have fallen down
stairs. She was sixty-hve years of age.
Funeral services were held Monday af-
ternoon at the home of Elder Farman in
Hardwick Burial took place in Calais.
She leaves one son, Robert Laird OF
Morrisville, three sons in Calais, and a
daughter, Bertha, whose address is not
known,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
Congregational Church

Last Sunday morning Rev. Mr.. Baker
spoke on the subject, Garry Your Cor
nerr The discourse was based on the
story in the second chapter of Mark.
Emphasis was placed upon the need of
men and women today who will carry
their Social, Industrial, Political and
Religious Corners.
The quartet, consisting of Miss Bar
rows, Miss Pinney, Clifford Barrows and
Prof. Merrill substituted for the regular
quartet, and the music was excellently
rendered.
The Junior Endeavor under the Super
intendency of Mrs. Sears is gaining in
numbers and promises delightful hour
every Sunday afternoon for the Juniors.
The following officers were elected
President, Ruth Stewart; Vice President,
Earle Slayton; Secretary, Mildred Stew
art; Treasurer, Wallace Peck; Pianist,
Madeline Gates.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening,
instead of Thursday evening. The Teach
er Training Class will meet in the Meth
odist vestry on Wednesday evening.
Supper will be served in the church
vestry on Friday evening at the usual
hour.
Next Sunday, the pastor will take for
his theme: "Life's Paradox"
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Methodist Church

Last Sunday morning Rev. Mr.. Best
preached from the subject, -Four Car
penters." After showing the four great
powers that are at work in the world,
seeking to destroy the temple of God, he
spoke of the work of the four carpenters,
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, who
are ever seeking to build up, using the
power of the fourfold gospel, Salvation,
Specification, Divine Healing and the
Second Coming of the Lord.
Next Sunday morning the subject will
be Jesus, the Conquorer," A general
invitation is extended to all persons who
do not worship elsewhere to come and
hear this interesting subject presented
and enjoy the hour of worship with us.
A goodly number attended the preach
ing service at Gilmore last Sunday after
noon. Services will be held there again
next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
The Teacher Training Glass will meet
this evening in the Methodist church.
Rev. Boyd of Burlington will be present
The bi-monthly meeting of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society will be
held this evening at the home of Mrs.
Phebe Bacon; leader, Mrs. j. r. Parker.
In the absence of the assigned leader
for the Epworth League service last Sun
day evening, Mrs. E. Z. Silloway substi-
tuted. The meeting was of unusual in :
terest. The Young Mems Orchestra was
present and rendered valuable assistance.
PRAYER service tomorrow evening.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
MORRISVILLE

Miss Nan Wombel has resumed her
position in the Bank, after a two weeks
illness.
w. M. Sargent has resumed his duties
as treasurer of the Union Savings Bank,
after several days illness.
On account of SO much illness in the
community, the supper, which was to
have been served at the Cong'I church
Friday night, has been postponed.
Miss Charlotte Camp, who has been
threatened with pneumonia, is improv.
/ ing. Other members OF the Camp family
have been suffering from the prevailing
distemper.
Fred Child of the U. V. Nj. has been
very ill with grip and is at the Mary
Fletcher hospital. His father visited
him last Monday and reports him as
somewhat better.
The condition of Mrs. w. S. Daniels,
who suffered shock last week Tuesday
I morning, is slowly improving and indi-
cations point to her recovery. Her son,
Prof Leon Daniels, who has been here
for the past week. expects to be able to
return to to his home on Staten Island
Friday
! L. j. Fleming resumed work Monday
in A. w. Waite's grocery store, after a
weeks illness from grip.
Mrs. James NJ. Kelley and Mrs. F.
R. Child returned Saturday night from a
few days visit in Boston.
The next regular meeting of the local
W. r. G. will be held next Monday even
ing. There will be an initiation.
Marshall Wilson has been unable to at
tend to his duties at the Morse dressing
mill for the past few days, on account of
a severe cold.
Mrs. Ira Ober of the Laporte road ac-
companied her daughter, Rena May, to
the Mary Fletcher hospital in Burling-
ton last Wednesday for an X-ray exam
inatiOn and treatment. Rena has never
fully regained her health after an oper-
alton for appendicitis about year and
half ago.
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Advent Church

Malachi $40 was the text of the SER
mon last Sunday morning on "Tthing
and Its Blessings" Pastor Bennett de-
fined tithing, its place and purpose be-
fore the law, in and during the law and
since the gospel dispensation was begun.
System is as much need in giving as in
any other Christian duty or worship.
God gives rewards both in time and
eteraity.
Prayer meeting this evening at 1880
O'Clock.
Bible study Friday evening at the
home of the pastor on lower Main street;
topic, Elements of Christian Character.
This will be followed by Teacher Train.
ing lesson.
Subject of the sermon next Sunday
morning: "What if it should happen to-
night?"
Miss Irene Putnam will lead the L. W.
meeting next Sunday at 6:15 p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
MORRISVILLE

II. l.. Delano is among those who ar,
i'll with the grip.
Percy Sweetser is confined to the house
by the prevailing distemper.
DR.. J. F. Jackson was business visitor
in Burlington Monday and Tuesday.
The prayer service at the A. c. church
next week will be held Tuesday evening
instead of Wednesday.
The condition of Mrs. Raymond Oar.
monia, is more comfortable.
Masonic play will be given within a
few weeks, the proceeds to be added to
the Masonic Temple fund More par
ticulars later.
Smith Gates, who has been spending
some time with his son, E. w. Gates, and
family left Tuesday for his home in
Galesburg, Ill.
The condition of Mrs. F. M. Small,
who has been critically i'll for several
weeks, has remained practically I'M
changed the past week.
Mrs. |. A. Bundy was calledto Bakers
field Monday by the death OF her father,
J. A. Barnes, who died Sunday after
long period OF i'll health.
Mrs. Homer Ellis worth of the Elmore
Mountain road suffered a slight shock
Monday morning, from the effects of
which she is recovering.
Tomorrow is Royal Arch day and
Masons of that order will be here in
large numbers from various parts of the
county to attend the District meeting.
Taylor Mead, who underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis and adhesions at
the Mary Fletcher Hospital last We'd
nesday. is gaining very satisfactorily.
Fred Boyce has returned from Elmore,
where he has been visiting the past two
weeks and resumed work as poisher in
the Union Granite Co.'S. shed Monday.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Methodist church, which was to have
met this evening with Mrs. 0. D. Bacon
on Summer street, has been postponed
on account of sickness.
Dolly Magoon, the little daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Magoon, was taken
to Mary Fletcher hospital yesterday
morning for an operation for append
icitis. She was accompanied by Mr.. |
Magoon.
E. S. Robinson is confined to the house,
suffering from an attack of grip. His |
substitute, E. S. Edison, is carrying the
mail on K. F. D. No. /. R. F. Atchinson
resumed his duties on No 4 today, after
few days Illness, during which H. c.
Parker carried the mail
Miss Florence Chaffee has been engaged |
to teach the remaining eight weeks of
the winter term of school in the Mud
City district Since the resignation OF
Mrs. Charles Burbank, the school has I,
been taught by Miss Vida Grant of the !
Teacher Training class of Peoples Acad- ,
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Universalist Church

At the union meeting in this church
next Sunday evening lecture will be
given. illustrated by slides. This will
not be part of the regular course be-
cause there was no open dates and tri-
angle could not be made in a regular Or
der. However. the lecture is guaranteed
to be interesting and instructive.
The Y. P. G. U. will serve a supper
next week Thursday evening, Jan. 27.
This is to be benefit supper for the
church repair fund. Let everybody
come and give all possible encourage
ment to the Y. P. G. U. which is attempt
ing to reize bright and shining church
exterior before the year is out,
The Pastor will take as his subject
next Sunday, "What we are, and why?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
BIJOU THEATRE
W. NJ. JOHNSON, Msnager
WEDNESDAY

WEDN ESDA1
"a Species of Mex lean Man." one of
those three reel Lubiu War dramas.
"Squeals on Wheels, Nina comedy"
THURSDAY
"Neal of the Navy" Essany comedy
drama.
Milking it up" Ham comedy.
FRIDAY
"Train Order No. 49," Hazards of
Helen series.
"Herst.Selig News"
"In spite of Him." Lubin comedy
drama.
Jarr family comedy.
SATURDAY
1.-The Mystery of Henri Willard, :"
Blogrsph drama
1.-THE Leaving of Lawrence" comedy
drama.
"An Artful Artist" Billie Reeves
comedy
MONDAY
"When My Lady Smiles" Hearst
touching drama of the sacrifice made
by young wife.
Deception" Lubin drama.
"A Keyboard Strategy" comedy.
TUESDAY
From The Dregs," two part mill
tary drama.
"Twice Won."
advertising did it," Lubin comedy
An extra good program this week.
Come ard see.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
Her Gratitude.

The chief detective of New York
hotel worked hard and earnestly on
a stolen watch case" and finally re-
covered the missing article. AS re-
ward the owner of the watch, a wom-
m, named her dog after the nice man.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
Giving Permanent Helm.

Remember that every man at times
stumbles and has to be helped up; il
he's down you cannot carry him. The
only way in which any man can be
helped permanently is to help himself.
Theodore Roosevelt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19

New York's Coal Consumption.
One years supply or coal for New
York. loaded in fifty-ton cars, would
make a train reaching from that city
10 Salt Lake City.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-01-19
Wander What He Was Saying.

Wonder What He Was Saying.
Observant Kiddy-"Oh. look at that
funny man, mother. He's sitting on
the sidewalk talkin' to banana peel"
Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13
OAKLAND MARYLAND THURSDAY. JULY 49, 1916

w. B. Hutson, Miss Stella Hutson, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Yutzy, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Yutzy, z. H. Rodeheaver, George D..
White, Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Dixon,
Lawrence Dixon, E. G. Right, H. G.
Sanders, Mrs. Owen Martin, E. R. Rid
der, j. W. Baker, j. c. Yutzy. N. B.
Baker, G. l.. Rider, J. T. Beckman, E.
Beckman, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gortner,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Stahl, T. j. Brown
ing, c. D. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Ashby, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Ashby, Mrs.
Elizabeth Matthews, A. 7. Matthews,
Thomas Little, Arthur Townshend, j.
w. Beckman, Mrs. D. L. Conneway, A.
d. Naylor.
From Kitzmiller-Mr. and Mrs. V. G.
Pew, H. L. Price. Mrs. V. E. Rafter,
Mr. and Mrs Stanley Bender, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Wilson, Cynda Wilson, R.
l.. Wilson, j. j. Thrasher, Chas. Spra-
que, Iva Bishop, ]. w. Harvey, Scott
Harvey, j. T. Harvey, Daniel Wilson,
Porter Junkins, Mrs. j. 7. Harvey.
From Elkins, W. Va.-Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. N. Wilson. Delta Wilson, H. E.
Adamson.
From Wildell, W. Va.-Burton Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Wilson and
sons, Clara Rightsman.
From Deer Park J. B. Meese, W.
D. Hoye, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Ashby,
Miss L. o. Thrasher, Mrs. Helen Moon,
NJ. Z. Harvey, Mrs. Sallie Laughlin,
Rev. Frank McCamic, Mrs. J. L. Fitz-
water, Mrs. Florence E, Apsley, n. S.
McCamic, 5. limbaugh, J. w. Lands,
Mrs. |. Irwin, Sydney Harvey, James
Harvey, 0. S. Moon, Jos. Harvey, S.
A. Moon, Miss Lipscomb.
From Swanton-H. O'Bren, c. H.
o Brlen, Simon Sweitzer, Nina O'Brien,
Mrs. Chas O'Brien, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Beckman, Theodore Beckman, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. 6. Hamill, c. 7. Beckman,
Mrs, j. I. Beckman, Floe Junkins, j.
W. Junkins. Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Friend.
From Davis, w. Va.-Miss Leigh
Wilson, Wade Wilson, A |. Wilson.
From Piedmont, w. Va.-Carrie Hep
burn, Mrs. Maize Davis, c. W. Rich
ardson, Mr.. and Mrs. George Overfeld,
Mrs. I. /. Wilson. Thomas C. Wilson,
Nan Hepburn, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Davis, Robert Dye. Mrs. W. E. Dye,
Robert Davis, Grace Davis, Mrs. H. T.
Davis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13
KILLED AT FROSTBURG.
.1ichael Harden, Former Accident
Resident Net With Fatal
Accident

While driving across the tracks of
the Western Maryland Railway near
the Borden Mining Company's farm, a
short distance above Frostburg, at noon
on Tuesday, Michael Harden. employed
as farm hand on the farm of James
Engle, his son-in-law, was ground to
pieces and his two horses were instant
ly killed when struck by passenger train
No. 2 on its way east from Pittsburgh.
John Sullivan, who was walking in the
rear of the wagon, escaped injury. The
train as result of the accident was de-
layed an hour.
For many years Mr.. Harden, prior to
moving to Frostburg, resided at Acct
dent and was employed as star route
carrier between Oakland and his home
town. He was brother-in-law of the
Messrs. Shartzer of Oakland.
The body of MIR. Harden was taken
to Frostburg where It was later re-
moved to his home. at Sand Springs.
near Frostburg. Mr.. Harden Is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Harden, and
the following sons and daughters: Mrs.
James Engle, Mrs. ". Blocher, Mrs.
Harry Kellar, Samuel Harden, Edward
Harden. all of Frostburg: Mrs. James
Harden. of Eckhart and Mrs. Mcclure,
of Grantsville.
The funeral occurred at Frostburg
yesterday afternoon at four O. clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13

From Bloomington-Mr. and Mrs. w.
]. Barnard, Mrs. .. V. Fortney, D. W.
Fortney, Mrs. S. V. Brydon.
From Keyser, W. Va.-Lena Blttin-
ger, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Broome, Mrs.
H. S. Tasker, C. D. Broome. T. 3.
Frey, Samuel Right. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
DennIson. Carrie Longsdorf. Mildred
Broome, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Longs
dorf.
From Altamont-Irene Friend, D. E.
Jeffres. A. H. Friend, Howord Jun
kins.
From Mt. Lake Park-Mr. and Mrs.
E. W. Kelso, Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Lips
comb. Elsie Lipscomb, Hester j. White,
D. M. Lower, Huldah Lower, Rev. P.
L, Flanagan.
From Ridgeville, W. Va.-Rosalie
Hartman, H. C. Hartman. W. E. Dye,
P. H. Hartman, Ruth Hartman, Mrs.
Resale H. Dive.
From other points were: Mrs. W.
E. Haines. Clarksburg. W. Va;
Charles W. Field, N. Upton Slice.
Baltimore; Mrs. ]. E Chapel, Cumber-
land; Henry Kitzmiller, Gormania; Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Haig. Terra Alta; W.
H. Walton, Brett, W. Va; Miss Eliz-
abeth Feely, Winchester, Va; Mrs.
Mollie Cunningham, A. King Wilson,
Portland, Ore. R. C. Wilson, Rawlings;
Mrs. E. J. Thompson, Bryant Pond,
Me; W Enlow, Hoyes; G. B. Dixon,
Accident; D. NJ. Merrill, Avilton; A.
P. Elbow, W. Frazee, Hoyes; E. H.
Wolfe, GAINESVILLE; S. Falkner,
Friendsville; Mrs. George F. Bosley
and children, Newport, Vermont; Artie
Wolfe. Cranesville; Mrs. E. V. Right
myer. Thornwood, W. Va While this
list is not complete, MANY having arriv-
ed and departed before the registration
was begun. it contains the names OF
practically all\who were present be-
tween the hours of twelve and two
o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13
Scholarships Awarded.

As a result of the examinations of
applicants for scholarships in various
State institutions, which were conduct
ed recently by County superintendent
Rathbun, the School Commissioners
have made the following awards: West
ern Maryland College Westminster,
Mr.. Earl Lowdermilk. of Selbysport
Washington College, Chestertown, Ed
ward Miller, Kitzmiller. The school
authorities have several other valuable
scholarships to be given applicants,
which will be awarded when applied for
and the applicants meeting certain re-
qulrements.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13
INJURIES WERE FATAL To
FIFTEEN YEAR OLD BOY
Clarence L. Guthrie Died Friday
Morning After Having Been Man.
gled BY Train.

Clarence L. Guthrie. of near Oak
land, aged fifteen years, received in
juries at Bridge No. IS, mile and a.
half west of Oakland last Friday morn
ing about four o'clock and as result he
died at the Office OF DR.. Darby an hour
or two later, where he was taken on
the engine of the train which struck
and ran oyer him.
Young Guthrie accompanied Arthur
Cogley, who was employed in guarding
the Baltimore and Ohio bridge where it
crosses the Big Yough river, on Thurs
day night, intending to remain with
him. Along about four O'Clock Guthrie
fell asleep on the track and Cogley be-
ing at some distance from him in the
performance of his duties, did not know
of the danger impending until his com
panion had been caught beneath the
wheels Of an eastbound freight engine
and his leg and hip badly mangled. He
was brought INTO Oakland by the train
crew and taken to the office of DIR.
Darby, as above stated. His injuries
were such that nothing could be done
for his relief and his death ensued.
The body was prepaSed for burial at
the Undertaking rooms of D. E. Bolden
and the funeral took place on Saturday,
Rev. Bremen, OF the Lutheran church.
officiating.
The boy was the son of Leroy Guth-
RE, whose death resulted several wears
ago by being thrown from a buggy.
His mother and several younger brothers
and sisters survive.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-13
GARRETT COUNTY'S OLD
EST CITIZEN HONORED
Uncle Abe Wilson Celebrated His
One Hundredth Anniversary tuesday

All hats off to Uncle ABE" Wilson,
Garrett county's centenarian, who pass
ed his one hundredth milestone surround
ed by relatives and friends at his home
near Altamont on Tuesday of this week,
upon which occasion the whole country
side turned out to do the patriarch hon
or, to wish him we'll and to congratulate
him upon the distinction of being the
Oldest living man in this whole section
of the country and Uncle ABE" enjoy
ed every moment of the day, especially
when he was informed that several
photographers who were present had
their cameras directed toward him,
when his kindly old face lighted up and
he smiled broadly. realizing the fact
that after he is gone his kindred and
friends will have something to treasure
by which they will remember his cen
fury natal day.
Uncle ABE" as his custom has
been for many years, looked forward to
Tuesday with more than ordinary in
terest. 1t has been his desire for a
long time to live to celebrate his hun
dredth anniversary. In former years a
few intimate friends Of the old gentle
man and his niece, Mrs. teeley, who
has been his housekeeper, were always
Invited 10 the celebration of the &C.
casion, but this year, according to the
expressed wish Of Mr.. Wilson, it was
decided to widen the circle and to invite
a large number, with the result that
more than three hundred persons from
every point of the compass, from Yer
mont, Maine, Oregon, Virginia, Mary
land, West Virginia and other states,
responded and thoroughly enjoyed the
hospitality Of the home that has shell
tered Mir. Wilson for probably ninety
two years. The guests arrived by
train, automobile and by carriage.
Mr.. Wilson was born on the farm
where he now resides. Shortly after
ward his parents removed to King
wood, West Va, where they resided a
short time and then returned to Mary
land and their former home. where he
has since resided. Never having
married he continued to make his home
with brother, Jonathan Wilson. who
reared family of sons and daughters,
Mrs. Feely. the hostess at the Wilson
home, being ore of Jonathan's children.
Mrs. Feely has been the comfort of her
uncle during his declining years as she
was also the comfort of her father,
whose death occurred in the eighties.
In young life Uncle ABE" was a most
powerful man, it being related of him
that he could handle a four year old
steer with his--hands, throwing and
branding the animal and was always
successful in the feat. Stock raising
and grazing animals occupied his atten-
ton for more than sixty years, but in
the meantime he also gave some atten-
ton to the purchase of vast tracts OF
lands, and thus for a few dollars
originally invested he is now the owner
of some of the most valuable coal lands
in the county.
Tuesdays celebration was not marred