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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Congregational Church

Both morning and evening services
Sunday were inspiring. In the morning
the Easter service by the Sunday schooI
was especially noteworthy for the work
of the Primary Department, for the sing
ing by the JUNIOR Choir, and the da-
Sattery, given by the young ladies.
Eight were received into mem bership in
the church and the. Easter offering for
Home Missions amounted to nearly $40.
The members of the Primary Department
were each given plant TO care for dur
ing the year and bring next Easter to
decorate the church.
In the evening the greater part of
Peace's Easter Cantata, From Cross to
Crown, was well sung by the choir, and
the pastor preached from the text Cor.
15:14.
The prayer meetings Wednesday even
ings will be held from now on at 1880
O'Clock in the church parlor. The sub
iect this week will be The New and
Living Way"
The Christian Endeavor meeting Sun
day evening at 7 O'clock has the subject
Using Sunday for This World and the
Next" A number of the members of
the Q. Society plan to attend the G. E.
Rally 10 Morrisville Saturday evening to
hear Sec'y Shaw and Associate President
Polling of the United Society and G. E.
Hamilton, Field Secretary, of Ohio, all
of them splendid speakers.
The sheds are SO generally used for
storage purposes that attendants at
church often have to hitch tt cir horses
outside. This is not right. The sheds
were built for the accommodation of
those who attend church and should be
available for their use. It. is hoped that
this hiut will be sufficient to cause those
who are using the heds for storing carts,
sleds, ETC., to remove them.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
WOLCOTT

G. E. Haskell is a business visitor in
Boston.
Robert Mcdonald was in Hardwck
Tuesday.
Don Goodwin has returned here from
Swanton.
Alfred Gotta is visiting friends in st.
Johnsbury.
Miss Eff, Darling is visiting relatives
in Middlesex.
Dr. Cooper and family are visiting rela-
tves in Burlington
H. A. Parker was business visitor in
Morrisville Monday.
Clinton Moody was a visitor in st.
Johnsbury Tuesday.
Loren Jennings was in East Hardwick
the first of the week.
Miss Orpha Bradley of Morristown is a
visitor a j. l.. Peck's.
Miss Leona Perkins left Monday for a
short stay at Guildhall.
George Boardman of Ottawa, Dat, is
visiting relatives in town.
Charles wilkins visited his daughter
in Vergennes the past week.
Mrs. D. A. Conger is passing the week
with relatives in Waterbury.
Cephas Boardman was home from
johnson the first OF the week.
Benson Van Welt and wife of Wollas-
ton, Mass, were in town Saturday.
Mrs. w. A. Bennett and son, Elmer
Bishop. were in HardW lex Monday.
Mrs. Harry Waite of ST. Johnsbury was
visitor in town the LAST of the week.
Mrs. Emily Champeau of Morrisville
was guest at l.. Valleys over uaday.
L. c. Udall left on business trip to
Boston and points in that vicinity oatur-
day
Ii. L. Randall was called to Hanover,
n. H., Tuesday by the illness of his
father.
Oral Youngman and wife of Craftsbury
were visitors at Ed Houghton's the first
of the week.
E. G. Judd and wife left Monday to "a
tend the assembly of Ptntecostal faith at
Somerville, Mass.
Hugh and Fred McGinnis have concuC-
ed their engagement with 9, e. Haskell
and returned to their home in Hyde Park.
Mrs. Win Pangle, who has been pass
ing several weeks here with her sister,
Mrs. Amos Boardmau went to her home
in Stowe Monday.
1t has been decided to use the W. r. C.
hall for the library. The committee is
arranging for an opening day the latter
part of May. A more extended notice
will be given later. II any one has books
to give they are requested to leave them
with Mrs. A. II. Parker or Mrs. r, NJ.
Hubbell as soon as convenient.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Johnson High School Notes

The debates with Fairfax and st. AL
Adams are postponed until next week.
More announcements next week.
The first team played the second team
last Friday in a practice base ball game.
They exchanged batteries. The second
team won.
The Freshman and Sophomore teams
played a game of base ball Monday on
Mr.. Nye's field.
The tennis courts will be ready for use
after May 1st. A great deal of work has
been done on these courts and they will
be in fine condition.
The base ball season opens with a game
with ST. Adams next Saturday. The Sec
team also plays Jeffersonville ON that
day.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

The o. K. S. held its annual last Fri
day night and elected these officers:-
Mrs. Minnie Hayford, Worthy Matron;
Leonard Pearl, Worthy Patron: Mrs.
Emma Barrows Associate Matron; Mrs.
Jennie Royce, Treasurer; Miss Louise
Chaplain; Mrs. Mary Maxfield. Conduc-
tress; Mrs. Belle Wood, Assistant Cor
ductress: Mrs. r. Fields, Ada; Miss Edith
Leslie, Esther; Miss Emma Elliott, Mar
tina; Mrs. } oslo Pierce, Electa; Mrs. Ruby
Barrows, Marshal; Mrs. Hattie Pearl,
Warden; D. s. Scott, Sentinel Public
installation. May 7.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Woman's Love.

1t takes a hundred men to make an
encampment, but it takes only the in
fuence of one woman to make Il home.
l not only admire woman as the most
beautiful object ever created, but l
reverence her as the redeemed glory of
humanity, the sanctuary of all virtues,
the pledge of all perfect qualities of
heart and head. 1t is because women
are so much better than men that their
faults are considered greater. The one
thing in this world that is considered
constant, the only peak that rises
above the clouds, the window in which
the light burns forever, the one star
that darkness cannot quench, is wo-
mans love. 1t rises to the greatest
height; it sinks to the lowest depths;
it forgives the most cruel injuries. A
woman's love is the perfume of the
heart. This is the real love that sub
dues the earth; the love that has
wrought miracles of art; that gives us
music all the way from cradle song to
the grand symphony that bears the
soul away on wings of fire--a love
that is greater than power, sweeter
than life and stronger than DEATH
Robert G. Ingersoll.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Flush the Stomach.

Doctor Lewis says cold baths of the
skin are good, but it is doubtful wheth-
er flooding the stomach on going to
bed and on rising is not, on the whole,
the most profitable form of cold bath
ing. Indigestion, and the legion of
troublesome complaints that attend it,
are uniformly relieved by this morn
ing and evening cold douche. The
quantity must be determined by each
one for himself. Two or three swal-
lows will do to begin with, but the
quantity will soon grow to tumbler
full, and l have known persons to use
much more with D4Tked benefit. If
advisedly managed. every dyspeptic
will be greatly in. .oved by this cold
stomach bath.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Methodist Church

The Self-DeniaI offering last Sunday
amounted to $22.
The Ladies' Aid will serve a scallop
supper at the church vestry Friday, Apr.
%, from p. m. until all are served.
Glass meeting sunday at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at 10:45 a. M, "An
After Dinner Question"
Bible class at u m. A standing invi-
tation to the men of the congregation to
unite with the Mems class.
Evening service at p. M, followed by
a preaching service. Theme, "a Lovers
Remuneration.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
GOrdOn-Clark

The following is taken from the issue
of April 81 of The Newton Circuit of
Newton Centre, Mass.:-
The First Congregational church was
thronged on Saturday evening by a large
company of friends and relatives at the
wedding of Miss Ruth, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Augustus Taylor Clark of Han
cock avenue, and Mr.. Harold Norris Cor
don of johnson, Vermont, and this viii
lage. Rev. Edward NJ. Noyes, pastor of
the church officiated. The church was
lastly decorated with Easter flowers and
greenery, and the wedding was a very
pretty one.
The bridesmaids were Miss Katherine
Tewksbury of Newton Highlands, Miss
Muriel Dowley, Miss Evelyn Stuart and
Miss Alice Weston of this village.
Mr.. Lawrence Putnam, Norwich Uni
versty IA, of Johnson, Vermont, was
the best man.
The ushers were Mr.. William Reilly,
Tech 100, of johnson, Vermont; Mr.. Ed
ward Richardson, Cornell '09, of Port
land, Maine; Mr.. John Stanley Moore,
Amherst ~ of Newton; Mr.. F. Marsena
Butts, Amherst '09; Mr.. Stanley w. Mer-
rill, Tech ~, and Mr.. Robert c. Bray of
this village.
A large reception followed the cere-
mony at the home of the BRIDES parents,
Al Hancock avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon have gone on an
extended wedding trip, and will be at
home after August l at johnson, Yer
~ ont, where the groom has been located
for some years as treasurer of the Ameri-
can Mineral company.
The bride and groom have both been
popular in the society set of this village,
where they are both well known. The
groom is the son of the late Edwin A.
Gordon and Mrs. Gordon of Common
wealth avenue.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

Frank Bedell spoke on sugar-making.
This was in many respects The best pro-
gram given by the boys and was well re-
ceived, A much appreciated innovation
was the srrNiug of refreshments by the
teacher. Miss Russ and her pupils, the
same stnfeurs, viii present similar
program AZ Moscow Thur day evening of
next week, TIE Jersey. Holstein debate
with b.. uivnn.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Methodist Church

Sunday, April 20, services at 1890 a..
m. and p. m. Special services conduct
ed by Evangelist Lewis E. Smith os B0s-
ton. Bright singing and music and force
full prea ching. All are invited.
During the week meetings will be COZ
Quoted in the church by Mr.. Smith every
nightexcept Saturday. Do not miss this
opportunity TO hear one of the best
known evaDgeists in New EUgland.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
CONGREGATIONAL Church

MI DAVIS theme for April Both will
be "Ljbrrly and It's Realm"
Sunday school at the close of the
close of the morning service.
G. f. meeting at 7.30 p. M; subject,
Using Sunday for This World and the
Next; leader, Howard Smith.
Choir rehearsal at 10 a. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
E1n1ore

Bert Ward has sold his farm to par
ties from Canada.
Robert st. Jock has gone to Warren,
Mass, where he has position.
Bert Ward has purchased Walter
Wards saw mill in Morristown.
Miss Delta Kaiser and Henry Kaiser
of Stowe spent the week. end with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kaiser.
John Wheeleck is moving his goods
to Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. Wheelock
goes there this week but Mr.. Wheelock
will remain here short time longer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Costly Chinese Custom.

It is estimated that $1O,0OO,00O
worth of gold is destroyed annually
by a Chinese custom of burning small
pieces of gold leaf on certain anniver.
saries.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

How and when did the expression
"ApriI fool" originate?
The name is applied to one who has
been fooled or Knocked on Nj Fools
day, the first day of April. The origin
of the custom is unknown, but it is
supposed by some that inasmuch as
this date at one time marked the end
of New Years festivities the custom
originated with the antics INDUCED in
upon the expiration of the holiday
period.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

What is the strength of the Greek
army and navy?
Army.-About 100000 men on COM
plete mobilization.
Navy.-The Spetsai, Hydra, Psara,
5000 tons displacement, three 1O.G-inch
guns, five G-inch, one 4-inch, II knots
speed. The Averoff. 10,118 tons dis
placement, four 9.2-inch and eight 10
inch guns, 81 knots speed. The Sala-
mis-, 1880 tons displacement, eight IL
inch and twelve G-inch guns, % knots
Gncompletc). Also the two battleships
taken over from the United States.
There are also fourteen destroyerse
seven new and five old torpedo boats,
six submarines and a variety of mis-
cellaneous craft.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26
Coal for Future Generations.

Recent examination of the coal de-
posts Of SDitzbergen indicates that
they contain more than 1,0OO, OOO. 900
tons of fuel OF remarkable purity.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

What is meant by an Amercanism
as a form of speech? Please give some
examples.
It means word or phrase peculiar
to the United States or different from
the language as spoken or written in
England. For example, the word 'clev-
err sometimes means good natured
obliging in America, but quick witted or
intelligent in England; the word fix"
in England means to fasten or make
firm; in America it means almost any
thing in the way of putting in order. adj
justing or arranging; the word home
ly" means plain featured or ugly in the
United States, while in England it
pertains to home; we mail" letters il
America, while in England tacy post"
them; corn means only maize or In
dian corn in America. while in Eng
land it means grain generally. Some
words of common use in this country
are unknown or never used in Eng
land, as "buas," "l.:lcomEe," gerry
"deudheaL," "loafer."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

c'roe the United States has recog-
ri-oa carranza as the head of the
h2Nican government, will that make
jh3 currency issued by him at both
Vera Cruz and at Mexico City full face
N,iue? viii the currency issued by
lila in the states of Chihuahua and
l2nora now have any value, or will the
+ go who hold that just have to lose
What they had in il? Where can one
;.aA Carranza currency . have it ex-
cntnged?
The formal recognition of Carranza
merely recognizes a government that
can be dealt with without imposing
any duties or obligations upon it. 1t
remains to be seen whether the govern
ment can maintain itself and what
financial responsibilities, if any, it will
assume. All the affairs of Mexico are
il too great confusion at present to
permit any prediction regarding the
future.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

Don't forget to pay for your paper.
Delays are dangerous.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

WAY does the secretary of state, in
his letters to foreign powers, sign his
ria 20 Lansing" without first name or
imssls?
Ii is a common custom in diplomatic
cigeies, the Official title being the main
Ting.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

Please give the progressive increase
of the United States in area and pop
uIation by periods from the beginning
of the last century.
In the year 1900 the area of the
United States was 500. 135 square
miles, population 5,3OS. 4S3; in 1850,
area, 2,977,119 square miles, popula-
ton. %, 191, $40; in 1880, area, 3,O26. $50
square miles, population, 50,155, 1S3; in
1900, area, 3026,7S population, TO-
994575; in 1915, area, 1929, 7S9, popu-
lation, 100,264, 4S5.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

Is there state of Panama distinct
from the so called Panama zone?
Yes. The Panama zone belongs to
the United States. The republic OF
Panama has total area of 1880
square miles, with Il population of 49,
029 people, and is over 500 miles in
length and varies from twenty-seven to
ITO miles in width. 1t lies between
Costa Rica and Colombia, with the
Caribbean sea on the north and the
Pacific ocean on the south. The Pan
anna canal zone runs across this repub-
lie. Panama has a single republican
form of government, with a regular d.
vision into legislative, executive and
judicial branches, There are seven
provinces-Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui,
Veraguas, Colon, Los Santos, Cocle
and Panama-as political subdivisions.
The capital city is Panama. Panama
has no navy and no army, but has q
police corps of 1000 men.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-04-26

When did %hoy begin worl< on the
Panama canal? 9y whom and when
was it completed; also length of canal?
Work by the United States began in
1904, ana the canal was opened for
regular traffic Aug. 10, 1914. The work
was brought to completion under the
charge of Colonel George w. Goethals.
chief engineer, who recently resumed
his duties after the canal was closed
by land pressure and is engaged in
clearing the channel The canal is
about fifty miles long.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-01-27
v. {. GUNTER WILL Be IN
IMPENDING MAY0RALTY RACE
PRESENT MUNICIPAL ExECU-
TIVE WILL BE CANDIDATE
FOR REELECTION.

While the article in reference to
the impending municipal campaign
stated that Hon. w. c. Gunter, the
present efficient chief executive of
the city would be candidate for re-
election, no definite announcement
was made upon the subject for the
very good reason that Mayor Gun
ter was in Tuscaloosa, when the arti-
Gle was written, and it was therefore
impossible to interview him on the
matter. He has since returned to the
city, however, and when seen by a
Commercial reporter Tuesday stated
positively that he would stand for
reelection, and would make official
announcement Of his candidacy at
an early date.
Mayor Gunter has made valiant
effort to enforce the laws and ordin-
ances of the city, and is willing to
20 before the people on ms record
He has been especially jealous in
his efforts to stop gambling and
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-01-27
GERALDINE FARRAR SEEN IN
FINE PORTRAYAL OF CARMEN
NOTED OPERATIC STAR GIVES
BRILLIANT IMPERSONA-
TION OF ROLE.

Geraldine Farrar was seen at the
Princess Theater Monday afternoon
and evening in screen production
of Carmen" and delighted three
large and fashionable audiences.
Although Miss Farrar has gained
her greatest distinction as a vocalist
she possesses distinct dramatic abil-
ity, and her impersonation of the fa-
nous role was vigorous, forceful and
convincing. She was, indeed, a verit-
amle Harpy, displaying at one mo-
ment the innocence and simplicity
childhood and the next the treachery
and craftiness of the vampire. In
addition to her dramatic powers she
possesses a commanding stage pres
ence, and every scene in which she
appeared was powerful and effec-
tive.
The supporting company was all
that could be desired, while the
scenery was beautiful, the entire
production was stupendous in its
magnitude. A fine musical program
was rendered by the Princess orehes-
ira, and added materially to the
pleasure of those who witnessed the
production.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-01-27
lQ,7GS,271 BALES COTTON
G|NNED TO JANUARY IS
GOVERNMENT ISSUES NINTH
REPORT FOR THE
SEASON.

The ninth cotton ginning report
of the current season, compiled
from reports of census bureau cor
respondents was issued Monday, by
the federal government and announ-
ced that 10,766,27l bales of cotton
of the growth of 1915 had been GIN
ned to January 16.
Round bales are counted in the
report as half bales, and the figures
submitted therein compare with IA
915,S57, or 93.S per cent of the en-
tire crop, ginned to the correspond
ing date last year; 1852, ,O36 bales,
or 91.7 per cent of the total crop of
1913, and 13,0SS,930 bales, or 81
per cent of the total crop in 1912.
The average quantity of cotton
ginned to January l6 during the past
ten years has been 1921 ,494 bales
or 95.5 per cent of the total crop.
Included in the report was 100
996 round bales, compared with so,
GAP bales ginned prior to January
16 last year, 96,807 in 1913 and rs.
500 in 1912.
Sea Island cotton included num-
Dered 90,736 bales, compared with
1855 ginned prior to January 16
1915, 72,227 in 1913 and 70,75S in
1912.
The report shows the crop in Mis-
sissippi to be extremely short,as dur
ing the present season there have
been ginned only S9S,444 bales
while on the corresponding date last
year ginnings in the state amounted
to 1,l14,787 bales and in the pre-
vious season to l,176,S39 bales.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-01-27
CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBERS
WORKING vALIANTLY
foR BOND ISSUE.
NEED FOR BUILDING
Is GENERALLY FELT
To Vote on Proposition TO Issue
Bonds in Sum Of $4,000
Next Tuesday.

The fight for the proposed issu
ance of bonds in the sum Of $50 tGJ
for the erection and equipment Of a
new high school building, which
proposition is to be submitted TO the
qualified electors of the Columbus
school district at a special election
to be held next Tuesday, February
is being led by the ladies of the city
and contiguous territory, many Of
whom are members of the Civic
Leaue, which organization has been
the recognized sponsor of the move
ment since its inception.
The very fact that the ladies Of
Columbus and its environs are at the
head of the undertaking is ample
proof of its worthiness, for these
ladies are noted for their civic pride
and for they interest which they con.
tinually manifest in the upbuildine
of the city, and never have they
championed cause unless fully con.
vinced that it would accrue to the
general welfare of Columbus and
Columbians.
II is universally admitted that the
need of new high school building
is an urgent one, and the only objec.
ton advanced by those opposing the
movement is that the issuance of the
bonds will increase their taxes. The
resultant increase, however, will be
very slight, and every property
owner in the district should be will
ing to bear his share of the added
expense in order to secure adequate
educational advantages for our boys
and girls.
Columbus is in a good fix finan
cially. There is money in the munic.
ipal treasury and the tax rate is
lower here than in many cities of
similar size and where practically
the same general conditions prevail
These cities are not standing back
because times are hard; but are 90.
ing ahead erecting school houses
and making other imp ovements, and
If Columbus fails to vote the pro.
posed bonds it will not only be un.
just to the children, but will STAMP
her children as being backward and
totally lacking in public spirit.
Our children are our most pres
cious possessions, being far deareI
to US than gold or the things that
gold can buy, and surely we owe il
to them to provide for their bodily
comfort and mental welfare by Civ.
ing them an up-to-date high schoo'
building with modern equipment
where they will not only have better
advantages from an educational
viewpoint but will be made thor
oughly comfortable and contented
by more salutary surroundings.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-01-27
BRITISH MEET REVERsES
IN FIGHT WITH MOsLEMS
TURKS MAKE GAINS IN BATTLE
BEFORE BESEICED CITY
OF KUT-EL-AMARA.

London, Jan 26.-If reports
from Turkish headquarters are ex-
act the British in Mesopotamia suf-
fered a somewhat severe reverse in
their endeavor to reach the beseiged
town of t-El-Amara. Twenty
miles east of Kut-El-Amara the
Turks drove the British back several
miles, and the British left on the
field about 5000 dead, The Turkish
losses are claimed to have been COM
paratively slight.
The British advancing from Mum
tefik, on the Shatt-El-Hai River
south of Kut-El-Amara toward Kor-
ma, also were compelled to retreat
before a Turkish attack, says the re.
port leaving 100 dead.
A British reverse at the hands of
the Turks, however, is somewhat off
set by the Turkish losses in a battle
with the Russians in the neighbor.
hood of Erzerum. A dispatch says
the Turks lost so officers and 1000
men taken prisoners, and also scores
Of machine guns and quantities OF
munitions were captured.
Aside from the usual lombard
ments, mining operations and aero,
plane raids, little fighting is going
on in the other theatres of the war.